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House Passes Bill Creating Process for Reusing Sewage Effluent; Says It Does Not Create New Water Rights
Summary
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.
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.
Sponsor remarks and bill purpose
Sponsor (identified on the floor as Mister Anderson) told colleagues the bill grew out of a legislative task force and is intended to provide a clear procedure for the state water engineer to process reuse proposals. "This bill does not create new water rights, and it provides a process for the state engineer to process fluid…
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