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Senate advances water‑reuse bill after lawmakers warn of risks to Great Salt Lake

Utah State Senate · March 3, 2023
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Summary

Senators approved a substituted version of House Bill 349 to create a state review process for water reuse projects after sponsor Senator McCall warned reuse could 'have a significant negative impact on the Great Salt Lake.' The chamber passed the fourth substitute under suspension of the rules and returned it to the House.

Senator McCall, sponsor of House Bill 349, told the Senate that the measure creates a state review pathway for water‑reuse projects and gives the state water engineer and director of water quality a formal role in approving projects. He warned lawmakers that if all proposed reuse projects move forward “it would have a significant negative impact on the Great Salt Lake,” arguing the change is intended to ensure a holistic…

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