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Council urges higher‑level engagement on gravel‑pit dust after operators cite limits to watering
Summary
Councilors reported that gravel‑pit operators told them wells supply irrigation and lack backup plans to keep stockpiles moist; council members said the material dries quickly and becomes airborne and recommended escalating the issue to state environmental authorities and representatives.
During the April 14 meeting, Councilor Wayne reported on recent discussions with local gravel‑pit operators about persistent dust problems. He said the city’s committee shared a Utah State University study with the operators and that both firms told the council they rely primarily on their own wells for irrigation and lack…
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