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State study finds $102 billion water-infrastructure gap; study recommends a volume fee to raise roughly $150 million annually
Summary
A final state study required by HB280 estimates about $102 billion in statewide water/sewer/stormwater needs through 2070 and recommends a volume‑based fee (roughly $0.40 per 1,000 gallons for water, $0.21 per 1,000 gallons for sewer) to generate about $150 million a year; League experts warned of legal, equity and implementation risks.
A state‑commissioned study required by HB280 estimates Utah will need about $102 billion for water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure through 2070 and recommends a statewide funding approach that could include a volume‑based user fee. At a Legislative Policy Committee meeting of the Utah League of Cities and Towns on Nov. 17, League staff summarized the final report and members raised questions about legal and equity implications.
The study’s headline finding — $102,000,000,000 in estimated infrastructure needs through 2070 — reflects long‑term investment shortfalls across basins, the presenter said. The report modeled a revenue scenario that would raise roughly $150 million per year…
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