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This bill introduces new requirements for water usage notifications in Utah, specifically targeting retail water suppliers and secondary water suppliers. Starting July 1, 2027, retail water suppliers must implement an automated system to measure water usage, record consumption amounts, and notify end users when their water use significantly escalates during a month. Secondary water suppliers have varying timelines based on their metering status: those already fully metered must implement the system by July 1, 2027, while others must do so within six months of becoming fully metered, with a final deadline of July 1, 2031. The Division of Water Resources will establish rules defining what constitutes a "significant escalation" in water usage. Notifications can be sent electronically, by mail, on monthly statements, or through an online portal. The bill specifically exempts certain secondary water suppliers from these requirements and clarifies that the law does not create a legal basis for action against water suppliers for implementation issues. Key terms like "fully metered," "public water system," and "retail water supplier" are defined, drawing from existing state code sections. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

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