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HB 154

Water Loss Study Amendments

2026 General Session Introduced by Mike McKell and 1 co-sponsor

HB 154 modifies Utah water system requirements for conducting and reporting water loss studies to improve accountability and identify infrastructure inefficiencies.

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Bill Summary · HB 154

Legislative bill overview

HB 154 amends Utah's water loss study requirements, modifying how water systems must conduct and report on water loss assessments. The bill adjusts the procedures, timelines, or standards for evaluating non-revenue water in public water systems across the state.

Why is this important

Water loss through leaks and system inefficiencies represents a significant waste of Utah's scarce water resources and increases operational costs for water providers. Improved study requirements and reporting standards help identify where water is being lost and can drive infrastructure improvements in a water-stressed state.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Amendments may increase financial and administrative burdens on smaller water utilities already operating with limited budgets
  • Study standards and flexibility: Disagreement over whether requirements should be prescriptive or allow local discretion in methodology and reporting
  • Timeline implementation: Concerns about whether water systems have adequate time and resources to comply with new study procedures before deadlines

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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