Cedar City's mayor is excited about a new test well that could seriously boost our water supply. This is a big deal for making sure we have enough water for everyone, especially as the city grows.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The city could face significant long-term costs for maintenance and repairs if they take ownership of private lines.
The developer saves on initial construction costs and design flexibility.
The city's rate-paying residents, who may eventually bear the cost of maintaining the private system.
<p>Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order Thursday declaring a state of emergency, mobilizing all available resources in response to extreme drought conditions driven by the warmest winter on record and the lowest snowpack levels since 1930. </p>
The city is applying for a federal grant to fix a major storm drain that is currently undersized and prone to flooding.