Planning for Utah’s Water Future Webinar

In 2024, the Utah Legislature passed House Bill 280 to create the Water Infrastructure Fund, a new approach to funding water infrastructure projects in the state of Utah. Going forward, the Water Development Coordinating Council (WDDC) will regularly develop and administer a Unified Water Infrastructure Plan (UWIP) to provide financial assistance for a large portion of water infrastructure projects in Utah. This process will replace existing processes for applying for funding through the Board of Water Resources, Drinking Water Board, and Water Quality Board. Communities must have their projects submitted by May 9th to have their projects considered!

This presentation will discuss ongoing efforts to develop the first UWIP for the upcoming 2025 fiscal year and the long-term vision for how state funding of water projects will be simplified and coordinated. Topics will include an overview of the program, a demonstration of how to submit projects for the first UWIP, and answers to common questions received to date from the water community.