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Heyburn staff outline water, wastewater and irrigation needs; irrigation enterprise fund discussed
Summary
At the May 27 workshop, staff reviewed regulatory testing, infrastructure upgrades and equipment replacement for water, wastewater and irrigation systems and proposed creating an Irrigation Enterprise Fund.
Water, Wastewater and Irrigation division staff told the council on May 27, 2026 that the utilities face upcoming regulatory testing requirements, equipment replacement and infrastructure upgrades. Staff emphasized the need for long-term improvement planning and ongoing rate studies to cover operating and capital costs.
To better track irrigation revenues and expenses, staff discussed establishing an Irrigation Enterprise Fund. Councilmembers requested additional information and costing scenarios; no rate changes or fund authorizations were approved at the workshop.
