Summary report finds strengths in water rates, property taxes

October 02, 2019 (UtahPolicy.com)

Utah Foundation releases Paying for Water: A Brief Summary of the Series. In this executive summary of Utah Foundation’s new Paying for Water Series, Utah Foundation provides a brief overview of its findings. It reveals that, when considering the role of property taxes alongside water rates, the preferred approach may depend on the water provider’s priorities.

The four reports in the series are:

    High and Dry: Water Supply, Management and Funding in Utah (August 2019)
    Drop by Drop: Water Costs and Conservation in Utah (September 2019)
    Who Gets the Bill? Water Finance and Fairness in Utah (September 2019)
    Getting Clear on Water: Practical Considerations in the Tax Versus Fee Debate (September 2019)
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