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Council unanimously adopts five-year Water Conservation Management Plan (Resolution 25-41)
Summary
After a staff presentation and council questions about high water loss, the council approved Resolution 25-41 adopting the city'9s Water Conservation and Management Plan; staff highlighted a target to reduce water loss from ~20% toward single digits by the end of next year.
The Riverton City Council approved Resolution 25-41, a five-year Water Conservation and Management Plan, following a staff presentation and a brief council question-and-answer period. Carrie, a city water staffer, explained the update is routine and aligns the city'9s plan with Jordan Valley processes; she said staff are tracking water loss and set a goal to reduce loss from roughly 20% toward single digits by the end of next year.
"This is just standard practice. Every 5 years, we have to update it," Carrie said as she opened the public hearing staff report, noting the city hired a consultant to ensure the plan meets state requirements. Councilmembers asked which parks remain on culinary water, whether new development meets low-flow plumbing standards, and what is driving high usage; staff said leaks and distribution metering (including HOA feed issues) contribute and staff are pursuing a plan to get under 10% water loss.
The motion to adopt Resolution 25-41 was moved by Councilmember Broker and seconded by Councilmember Perucci. Jamie conducted a roll-call vote: all members present voted yes and the motion carried. No members of the public spoke during the hearing.
Why it matters: the plan sets conservation goals and directs staff work to identify and reduce water loss, which could affect future rate studies, capital projects, and outreach if water loss is reduced or if rate structures are adjusted.
