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Water Shortages Loom as Washington County Sets Usage Targets

10/14/2025

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Washington County Water Conservancy District plans to declare water shortages and set usage targets after one of the driest years in more than a century, with feedback due by October 17 and a board decision on November 3.
Member cities would decide how to meet those targets.
Cities that exceed their water budgets could face significant cost increases.
Local leaders, including Ivins Mayor Chris Hart, support the revised plan.

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Story summary

Washington County Water Conservancy District plans to declare water shortages and set usage targets after one of the driest years in more than a century, with feedback due by October 17 and a board decision on November 3.
Member cities would decide how to meet those targets.
Cities that exceed their water budgets could face significant cost increases.
Local leaders, including Ivins Mayor Chris Hart, support the revised plan.