Washington County is rolling out Utah's first-ever regional water plan to make sure our taps don't run dry. Expect new rules and conservation targets coming your way soon to help manage our limited local supply.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The plan provides a long-term roadmap for infrastructure investment, though specific costs will be determined by future phasing.
All residents, as it preserves the city's limited culinary water supply.
Large families or future homeowners who may find the 8,000-gallon limit insufficient.
The city is looking at how to keep the momentum of this year's festival going, specifically by finding ways to fund the popular community theater productions so volunteers aren't overwhelmed.
The city is looking at ways to save water by encouraging new homes to be built with less landscaping and more efficient appliances. This helps keep water costs down and ensures we have enough supply for the future.
The city is adopting new water efficiency standards that limit lawn and pool installation for new homes, which some council members fear may be too restrictive for families.
Washington County approves Utah’s first regional water conservation plan. Here’s how much it could save. The Salt Lake Tribune
The city has $234,000 from water penalty fees that must be used for conservation. The council is deciding whether to hire a consultant for a drought plan or fund specific city projects.
The city is working on a master plan to use secondary water for irrigation, which would save precious culinary water for drinking.
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