House Passes Bill Creating Process for Reusing Sewage Effluent; Says It Does Not Create New Water Rights
The Utah House voted to pass HB105, which sets a process for the state water engineer to consider reuse of sewage effluent while stating the bill does not create new water rights; members debated downstream-rights protections and hearing requirements.
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The Utah House on the floor voted to pass House Bill 105, a measure that establishes a process for municipalities and districts to seek reuse of sewage effluent while preserving existing water-rights priorities. The House announced the vote on the bill as 69 yes and 3 no, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
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