Council approves Title 13 amendments raising water and sewer rates, adding master‑meter structure and irrigation ordinance The Town Council voted unanimously March 16 to amend Title 13 of the Jackson Municipal Code: water rates would rise about 25%, sewer charges about 10%, a master‑meter rate structure for some developments was added, and a three‑phase irrigation ordinance with trigger thresholds was adopted, effective June 1, 2026.

Jackson's Town Council just approved significant increases to water and sewer rates, plus a new irrigation ordinance—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Council approves irrigation agreement and Freeman Park water-conversion contract to reduce potable use The council approved a subdivision irrigation agreement with New Sweden Irrigation District to enable surface-water irrigation for new development and awarded a Freeman Park service-water conversion contract to the low responsive bidder; staff expects the conversion to reduce potable-water use and begin construction in spring.

Idaho Falls is taking a bold step to conserve drinking water by allowing new subdivisions to tap into a separate surface-irrigation system!

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Council backs secondary-water working group and phased, low-cost pilot ideas Bluff council advanced plans to form an informal secondary-water working group led by resident Patrick McDermott to protect water rights and explore a phased approach (water trucks, low-pressure drip irrigation, tree nursery) while staff will pursue state conversations and budget amendments to fund feasibility work.

Bluff council is taking bold steps to secure water rights and enhance sustainability with an innovative secondary-water program led by local resident Patrick McDermott!

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Highland-area water officials warn of dry runoff year; pressurized irrigation metering and tiered rates planned Water officials told the council that snowpack and river flows are well below median for the American Fork/Provo-Jordan basin, warned of a dry spring runoff, and described plans including targeted conservation, pressurized-irrigation metering, a possible later PI start, and a tiered rate structure to encourage savings.

Highland-area water managers are sounding the alarm about a dry runoff year and urging residents to conserve as new irrigation policies are on the horizon.

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At #GFFA2026, Berlin, IWMI & @ifpri.org convened an expert panel on sustainable irrigation through a WEFE Nexus approach.

EU representative Leonard Mizzi highlighted the need for integrated investments to ensure long-term irrigation resilience.

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Habitat Council advances dozens of WMA maintenance projects and opens multiyear funding talks for major irrigation upgrade At a daylong Habitat Council meeting, staff reviewed the handbook, budgets and dozens of Wildlife Management Area projects statewide. The council approved multiple maintenance requests and asked partners to help fund a multi‑phase Gordon Creek irrigation overhaul.

The Wildlife Habitat Council is gearing up for a major overhaul of Utah's Wildlife Management Areas, with key projects and funding discussions on the horizon!

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Keller adopts Fort Worth–aligned water enforcement: progressive fees, AMI monitoring and possible lockouts The council amended Chapter 19 to adopt Fort Worth’s progressive water-conservation enforcement, using AMI data and administrative noncompliance fees on utility bills, and allowing nonemergency termination after repeated violations to meet wholesale contract conditions.

Keller City Council just adopted a new water enforcement strategy that could lead to higher fees for repeat offenders and even service lockouts!

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Santa Rosa reports reservoir levels, outlines staged ban on nonfunctional turf irrigation Staff briefed the board on reservoir storage (Lake Pillsbury ~29,000 AF; Lake Mendocino ~53,000 AF; Lake Sonoma ~221,000 AF), a petition to the state over in‑stream flow rules, a staged irrigation ban on nonfunctional turf beginning Jan. 1, 2027 for city properties, and recycled‑water storage and delivery figures.

Santa Rosa is taking bold steps to manage its water resources, from reservoir updates to a new irrigation ban on nonfunctional turf—what does this mean for the community?

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Town Partners With Engineers to Optimize Water Rights for 270 New Homes Town explores water rights partnership to free up capacity for 270 housing units.

Buena Vista is on the brink of unlocking water capacity for 270 new homes by exploring innovative partnerships and cost-effective solutions for irrigation demands.

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Clear Lake Landings Homeowners Question Cost Allocation for Water Management Options Homeowners challenge funding and maintenance plans for Clear Lake Landings water management strategies.

Residents of Clear Lake Estates are demanding answers on water management options that could impact their homes and community finances.

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Mayor Nichols Proclaims July 2025 Smart Irrigation Month in College Station Mayor John P. Nichols aims to promote water efficiency through smart irrigation practices.

Mayor Nichols has officially declared July as Smart Irrigation Month, urging the community to embrace water-saving technologies for a greener future!

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USU expert shares techniques for effective irrigation and soil management in new plant growth Expert discusses irrigation strategies and soil testing for successful plant establishment.

Unlock the secrets to thriving new plants in Utah with expert irrigation strategies tailored for every soil type!

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Water management debate intensifies as population growth outpaces supply in Weber County Participants discuss strategies to balance water use amid rising demand and limited resources.

Weber County is on the brink of a water crisis, and local leaders are urgently seeking innovative solutions to combat dwindling resources amid rapid population growth.

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Senate Bill 2442 promotes stormwater use for irrigation in Minnesota Senate Bill 2442 enables the use of untreated stormwater for irrigation purposes in Minnesota.

A bold proposal in Minnesota could change the way we think about irrigation by allowing untreated rainwater and stormwater to save billions of gallons of potable water—will it pass the test of public safety?

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City implements smart meters to enhance water conservation efforts in 2024 City saves 34.5 million gallons of water in 2024 through smart meter usage.

Moses Lake is leading the way in water conservation, saving a staggering 96.9 million gallons in just two years with smart meters and innovative irrigation practices!

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