Bill > HB0274

This bill addresses several key provisions related to water regulations in Utah, focusing primarily on water conservation, metering, and rate structures for water services. The bill requires municipalities and secondary water suppliers to consider water conservation efforts when setting water rates, with a specific emphasis on implementing tiered rate structures that encourage efficient water use. By July 1, 2027, water suppliers must include water conservation efforts in their highest usage block unit rates, particularly for residential customers. The legislation mandates that secondary water suppliers develop comprehensive metering plans, with a goal of full metering by January 1, 2030, and requires these suppliers to establish tiered conservation rates that consider revenue stability, water conservation, and cost of service. Additionally, the bill provides provisions for exemptions in certain circumstances, such as for small water systems or those with specific technical challenges, and establishes enforcement mechanisms and potential administrative fines for non-compliance. The bill also considers urban farming and food security as factors in rate-setting and provides guidelines for how water conservation revenues can be used, ensuring they are not used for profits but instead reinvested in conservation efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0274.html