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2021 Sandy City Water Conservation Plan

A state-required five-year update of Sandy's water conservation plan, drafted with Bowen Collins. The council reviewed the draft on Nov. 9, 2021 and adopted it by Resolution 21-44C on Nov. 16, 2021, ahead of the Dec. 31 state deadline. Public Utilities said the city had exceeded the state's conservation goals.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Public project
Location
Citywide
Applicant
Sandy City Public Utilities

Every hearing and vote

  1. November 9, 2021 · City Council work session

    Draft 2021 Water Conservation Plan

    Discussed

    Abi Holt of Public Utilities presented the draft plan, which the state requires every five years. It has gone to the Public Utility Advisory Board, is posted online and meets state conservation goals. It must be adopted by Dec. 31, 2021, with a public hearing at the following week's meeting. Keith Larson of Bowen Collins answered questions about declining snowpack and youth education.

  2. November 16, 2021 · City Council

    2021 Sandy City Water Conservation Plan (Resolution 21-44C)

    Approved

    Public Utilities presented the plan, reviewed per capita water use and said the city has exceeded the state's goals. Zach Frenkle and Shelly Filgo suggested a 2% annual reduction goal, Claire Geddes called for more aggressive conservation and Mary Beth Whittiker raised concern about the Great Salt Lake. Tom Ward answered council questions. The council adopted the plan; the minutes notes do not record a tally.

    Moved by Council Member Zach Robinson, seconded by Council Member Brooke Christensen