Council removes grandfather clause in backflow code after Rural Water Association warning

Jul 22, 2026

Following a presentation by Kelsey Johnson of the Rural Water Association of Utah, the council voted to delete grandfathering language in code 13.15.050 section E, citing public‑health risks from secondary connections to culinary water.

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Wellington City Council voted July 22 to remove the grandfathering language in municipal code 13.15.050, section E, after receiving a recommendation from the Rural Water Association of Utah.

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