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Council hears proposed state drinking-water fee and plans city utility rate study
Summary
Public Works Director Neal Winterton outlined a proposed Utah Division of Drinking Water fee and described an in-progress citywide utility rate study; directors recommended delaying any rate increases until the study provides data and suggested public outreach materials and an open house.
Public Works Director Neal Winterton briefed the City Council on a proposed fee from the Utah Division of Drinking Water (DDW): about $0.0331 per 1,000 gallons or an annual flat fee of $35 for systems under 10 million gallons. Winterton said Pleasant Grove uses about 20 million gallons of culinary and secondary water per day in summer and suggested residents be notified and encouraged to comment on the proposed state fee.
Winterton and Finance Director Denise Roy described a city-wide utility rate study underway to examine culinary and secondary water, sewer, storm drains and roads, with a 10-year capital plan and historical operating costs. Winterton said the study (expected in late 2025 or early 2026) would consider volume rates to encourage conservation and recommended against implementing rate increases until the study’s data is available: "I did not recommend implementing any increases until the data is available." Council members requested comparative rate charts and outreach materials to help explain differences among municipalities and the role of secondary water in Pleasant Grove’s rates.
Why it matters: Potential state fee changes and the city’s rate structure could affect household bills and funding for capital projects; council members emphasized the need for clear public communication.
