New study suggests changes to how you pay for water in Utah

Ben Winslow is a reporter with FOX 13 covering a variety of topics including government, the Great Salt Lake, vice and polygamy.

A highly-anticipated study on water and property taxes is expected to be released this week.It identifies a complex system that's different across parts of the state, but makes some policy recommendations for lawmakers to consider as they look at ways to cut water use and encourage conservation to save the Great Salt Lake, stretch resources further in the Colorado River Basin, prepare for growth and grapple with drought.It could also impact how much you pay for water in the future.

'Entities rely on that base rate and property taxes to really cover some of the fixed expenses to manage their systems,' Robertson told the task force. 'They just can’t be totally at the whims of how people use their water.'But the study also recommends Utah consider getting more aggressive about 'tiered rates.' That means the more water you use, the more you would pay.

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