The winter season of 2025-2026 has been historically one of the worst ever recorded.  As such, the district is preparing now for possible restricts that may be imposed on the district by the State of Utah.  Water Conservation is going to be needed by everyone to ensure enough supply for indoor use through the upcoming summer.

We anticipate Water Conservation Rate 2 to be  implemented in May 2026, with possible outdoor restrictions  coming as the summer progresses.  District may be forced to add a third rate if outdoor restrictions are enacted.

There is a rate tool below that you can use to calculate your anticpated bill.  (Tool only shows Residential and Commerical standard rates.)

Rate Structure under Normal Water Conditions

Residential Water

               $30.00 for 6,000 gallons

               Overage

                              Up to 8,000 gallons--$1.95 per 1,000 gl

                              Up to 16,000 gallons--$2.00 per 1,000 gl

                              Over 16,000 gallons--$2.25 per 1,000 gl

Commercial Water

$28.00 for 6,000 gallons

               Overage

                              Up to 8,000 gallons--$1.95 per 1,000 gl

                              Up to 16,000 gallons--$2.00 per 1,000 gl

                              Over 16,000 gallons--$2.25 per 1,000 gl

Conservation Rate 1

Residential Water

               $30.50 for 6,000 gallons

               Overage

                              Up to 8,000 gallons--$3.00 per 1,000 gl

                              Up to 16,000 gallons--$3.50 per 1,000 gl

                              Over 16,000 gallons--$4.00 per 1,000 gl

Commercial Water

$28.50 for 6,000 gallons

               Overage

                              Up to 8,000 gallons--$3.00 per 1,000 gl

                              Up to 16,000 gallons--$3.50 per 1,000 gl

                              Over 16,000 gallons--$4.00 per 1,000 gl 

Conservation Rate 2

Residential Water

               $30.50 for 6,000 gallons

               Overage

                              Up to 10,000 gallons--$3.50 per 1,000 gl

                              Up to 16,000 gallons--$3.75 per 1,000 gl

                              Up to 32,000 gallons--$4.00 per 1,000 gl

                              Over 32,000 gallons--$4.25 per 1,000 gl

Commercial Water

$28.50 for 6,000 gallons

               Overage

                              Up to 10,000 gallons--$3.50 per 1,000 gl

                              Up to 16,000 gallons--$3.75 per 1,000 gl

                              Up to 32,000 gallons--$4.00 per 1,000 gl

                              Over 32,000 gallons--$4.25 per 1,000 gl

 

Water Conservation Rate 1 & 2 are automatically implemented when any of the triggers are met.  However, the district board may elect to rescind a rate at any public meeting.

When using the calculator, please use Conservation Rate 2.  Special rates, additional units, and sewer are not calculated with the tool.

 

Proposed Drought Condition Rate Structure

Phase 1

Normal Water Conditions.  This phase is ongoing and the default rate structure for the district.  Staff will provide water conservation information to the public and monitor and report annual use.

Trigger

There is no specific trigger for implementing this phase.  It will be on-going and the default rate structure.

Phase 2

Cautionary phase during which the public will be informed of drought conditions and projected water supply.  District will use messages on its website, billing notices, and other avenues to increase public awareness.

Trigger

Snotel reports indicating the basin is less than 100% of the peak median on the calculated peak day of the year.

Phase 3

District imposes conservation rate 1 as described below to encourage water conservation.  District will use radio, newspaper, digital media, and billing notices, and district website (ashleywatersewerut.gov) to inform customers of the date of implementation for the new rate.

Trigger

If the Basin falls under any of the following 3 conditions.

·       Red Fleet Reservoir storage is less than 10,000 Acre Feet.  This includes M&I rights, conservation pool and dead-pool.

·       State of Utah declares either a “State of Emergency” or any other form of drought conditions with needed conservation efforts.

·       Snotel’s “snow water equivalent” report is less than 50% of normal for the Basin.

Phase 4

District imposes conservation rate 2 as described below to encourage water conservation.  District will use radio, newspaper, digital media, and billing notices to inform customers of the date of implementation for the new rate.  District may also implement mandatory outdoor watering restrictions with fines for those that violate the restrictions.

Trigger

If the Basin falls under any of the following 2 conditions.

·       Steinaker Reservoir doesn’t reach 34,955 Acre Feet active capacity by Memorial Day.

·       Red Fleet drops below 7,000 AF total capacity.

·       Any scenario where UWCD’s infrastructure is unable to meet delivery requirements.