Study behind proposed water cost increases didn't examine existing revenue

What happened

Utah lawmakers considered a bill to raise water rates for infrastructure funding, but the study supporting the proposal did not account for existing water provider revenues. Critics argue the $1.2 billion expense claim is inaccurate and call for greater transparency.

Timeline

1. Oct 8, 1:28 AM KSL Study behind proposed water cost increases didn't examine existing revenue
2. Oct 8, 5:00 AM KSL News (YouTube) Utah’s Water Infrastructure: Do Taxpayers Have the Full Picture?

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