Midvale City Council voted unanimously Oct. 7 to adopt the city's Water Use and Preservation Element as part of the General Plan, formalizing conservation measures and coordination with regional water providers.

Staff member Wendeline summarized the state-required element and preface materials, citing recent coordinated releases of conserved water to the Great Salt Lake by the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. Wendeline said roughly 80% of the element builds on existing water-conservation and drinking-water master plans and that much of Midvale's urban form already supports lower outdoor water use. The plan identifies code and landscaping updates that staff will pursue to increase water efficiency and seeks funding for implementation.

Why it matters: Utah law recently made a water-use element a required part of municipal general plans. The council's adoption signals Midvale's intent to coordinate with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and to prioritize code changes, public education and budgeting for conservation measures.

Outcome: Council adopted the plan by unanimous vote (ordinance number stated in meeting materials). Staff said they will seek funding and return with code amendments and implementation steps.