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Utah Code § 10-7-14

A municipality may regulate its own waterworks system, but if it supplies water outside its boundary it must map the service areas, send the map to the state engineer, and (if it has more than 500 retail customers) post…

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Jurisdiction: United States — Utah
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Rules and regulations for use of water.

Section 10-7-14

Subsection 10-7-14(1)(c)(ii)

“Waterworks system” excludes a water right and certain sources of supply, including a well, spring, stream, or a share in a mutual irrigation company.

Section 10-7-14(1)(c)(ii)

Subsection 10-7-14(3)(e)

adopt, by ordinance, any municipality rule or regulation applicable to the municipality's designated water service area or to a retail customer located outside of the municipality's designated water service area; and

Section 10-7-14(3)(e)

Subsection 10-7-14(5)(a)(i)(A)

a localized area; or

Section 10-7-14(5)(a)(i)(A)

Subsection 10-7-14(6)

A municipality may not sell or convey any part of its waterworks system, except to a public entity defined elsewhere in the code.

Section 10-7-14(6)

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Provision 31Interpretation 3

Part 10-7-3

part 10-7-3 Water, Lighting, and Sewers

§ 10-7-14Rules and regulations for use of water.Interpretation

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Rules and regulations for use of water. As used in this section: "Designated water service area" means the area defined by a municipality in accordance with the Utah Constitution, Article XI, Section 6 , Subsection (1)(c) . "Retail customer" means an end user: who receives culinary water directly from a municipality's waterworks system; and whom the municipality described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) bills for water service. "Waterworks system" means municipally owned collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities for culinary or irrigation water, including any pipe, hydrant, or appurtenance to a pipe or hydrant. "Waterworks system" does not include a water right or a source of supply such as a well, spring, stream, or share in a mutual irrigation company. A municipality may enact ordinances, rules and regulations for the management and conduct of the waterworks system owned or controlled by it. A municipality that provides water to a retail customer outside of the municipality's boundary shall: create and maintain a map showing: the municipality's designated water service area; and each area outside the municipality's designated water service area where a retail customer receives water service from the municipality; transmit a copy of the map described in Subsection (3)(a) to the state engineer; if the municipality has more than 500 retail customers, post the map described in Subsection (3)(a) on the municipality's website; define, by ordinance, the area included in the municipality's designated water service area; adopt, by ordinance, any municipality rule or regulation applicable to the municipality's designated water service area or to a retail customer located outside of the municipality's designated water service area; and adopt, by ordinance, reasonable water rates for retail customers in the municipality's designated water service area, in accordance with Section 10-8-22 . Within the municipality's designated water service area, a municipality shall: provide service to all retail customers in a manner consistent with principles of equal protection; and apply restrictions on water use to all retail customers in times of anticipated or actual water shortages in a manner consistent with principles of equal protection. Nothing in this section: prohibits a municipality from enacting a service restriction or other restriction: affecting: a localized area; or the municipality's entire designated water service area; and based on an operational or maintenance need; based on an emergency situation; or to address a health, safety, or general welfare need; expands or diminishes the ability of a municipality to enter into a contract to supply water outside of the municipality's designated water service area; or alters the authorities or definitions described in Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act . A municipality may not sell or convey an interest, in part or in whole, of the municipality's waterworks system, except to a public entity as defined in Section 73-1-4 .

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§ 10-7-14(1)Subsection 10-7-14(1)Provision

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This provision defines “designated water service area,” “retail customer,” and “waterworks system.”

As used in this section: "Designated water service area" means the area defined by a municipality in accordance with the Utah Constitution, Article XI, Section 6 , Subsection (1)(c) . "Retail customer" means an end user: who receives culinary water directly from a municipality's waterworks system; and whom the municipality described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) bills for water service. "Waterworks system" means municipally owned collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities for culinary or irrigation water, including any pipe, hydrant, or appurtenance to a pipe or hydrant. "Waterworks system" does not include a water right or a source of supply such as a well, spring, stream, or share in a mutual irrigation company.

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§ 10-7-14(1)(a)Subsection 10-7-14(1)(a)Provision

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“Designated water service area” means the area defined by a municipality under the Utah Constitution cited in the text.

"Designated water service area" means the area defined by a municipality in accordance with the Utah Constitution, Article XI, Section 6 , Subsection (1)(c) .

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§ 10-7-14(1)(b)Subsection 10-7-14(1)(b)Provision

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A “retail customer” is an end user who receives culinary water directly from a municipality’s waterworks system and is billed for water service by that municipality.

"Retail customer" means an end user: who receives culinary water directly from a municipality's waterworks system; and whom the municipality described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) bills for water service.

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§ 10-7-14(1)(b)(i)Subsection 10-7-14(1)(b)(i)Provision

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who receives culinary water directly from a municipality's waterworks system; and

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§ 10-7-14(1)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-7-14(1)(b)(ii)Provision

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whom the municipality described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) bills for water service.

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§ 10-7-14(1)(c)Subsection 10-7-14(1)(c)Provision

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"Waterworks system" means municipally owned facilities for collecting, treating, storing, and distributing culinary or irrigation water, including pipes, hydrants, and related appurtenances.

"Waterworks system" means municipally owned collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities for culinary or irrigation water, including any pipe, hydrant, or appurtenance to a pipe or hydrant. "Waterworks system" does not include a water right or a source of supply such as a well, spring, stream, or share in a mutual irrigation company.

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§ 10-7-14(1)(c)(i)Subsection 10-7-14(1)(c)(i)Provision

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Defines “waterworks system” as municipally owned collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities for culinary or irrigation water, including pipes, hydrants, and related appurtenances.

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§ 10-7-14(1)(c)(ii)Subsection 10-7-14(1)(c)(ii)Provision

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“Waterworks system” excludes a water right and certain sources of supply, including a well, spring, stream, or a share in a mutual irrigation company.

"Waterworks system" does not include a water right or a source of supply such as a well, spring, stream, or share in a mutual irrigation company.

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§ 10-7-14(2)Subsection 10-7-14(2)Provision

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A municipality may enact ordinances, rules and regulations for the management and conduct of the waterworks system owned or controlled by it.

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§ 10-7-14(3)Subsection 10-7-14(3)Provision

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A municipality that provides water to a retail customer outside of the municipality's boundary shall: create and maintain a map showing: the municipality's designated water service area; and each area outside the municipality's designated water service area where a retail customer receives water service from the municipality; transmit a copy of the map described in Subsection (3)(a) to the state engineer; if the municipality has more than 500 retail customers, post the map described in Subsection (3)(a) on the municipality's website; define, by ordinance, the area included in the municipality's designated water service area; adopt, by ordinance, any municipality rule or regulation applicable to the municipality's designated water service area or to a retail customer located outside of the municipality's designated water service area; and adopt, by ordinance, reasonable water rates for retail customers in the municipality's designated water service area, in accordance with Section 10-8-22 .

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§ 10-7-14(3)(a)Subsection 10-7-14(3)(a)Provision

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The municipality must create and keep a map showing its designated water service area and any area outside that area where it provides retail water service.

create and maintain a map showing: the municipality's designated water service area; and each area outside the municipality's designated water service area where a retail customer receives water service from the municipality;

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§ 10-7-14(3)(a)(i)Subsection 10-7-14(3)(a)(i)Provision

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the municipality's designated water service area; and

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§ 10-7-14(3)(a)(ii)Subsection 10-7-14(3)(a)(ii)Provision

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each area outside the municipality's designated water service area where a retail customer receives water service from the municipality;

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§ 10-7-14(3)(b)Subsection 10-7-14(3)(b)Provision

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transmit a copy of the map described in Subsection (3)(a) to the state engineer;

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§ 10-7-14(3)(c)Subsection 10-7-14(3)(c)Provision

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If a municipality has more than 500 retail customers, it must post the map described in Subsection (3)(a) on its website.

if the municipality has more than 500 retail customers, post the map described in Subsection (3)(a) on the municipality's website;

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§ 10-7-14(3)(d)Subsection 10-7-14(3)(d)Provision

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A municipality may define, by ordinance, the area included in its designated water service area.

define, by ordinance, the area included in the municipality's designated water service area;

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§ 10-7-14(3)(e)Subsection 10-7-14(3)(e)Provision

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§ 10-7-14(3)(f)Subsection 10-7-14(3)(f)Provision

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A municipality may adopt reasonable water rates by ordinance for retail customers in its designated water service area.

adopt, by ordinance, reasonable water rates for retail customers in the municipality's designated water service area, in accordance with Section 10-8-22 .

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§ 10-7-14(4)Subsection 10-7-14(4)Provision

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A municipality must provide water service to all retail customers in its designated water service area, and must apply water-use restrictions to all retail customers during anticipated or actual water shortages, consistently with equal protection principles.

Within the municipality's designated water service area, a municipality shall: provide service to all retail customers in a manner consistent with principles of equal protection; and apply restrictions on water use to all retail customers in times of anticipated or actual water shortages in a manner consistent with principles of equal protection.

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§ 10-7-14(4)(a)Subsection 10-7-14(4)(a)Provision

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Service must be provided to all retail customers consistently with equal protection principles.

provide service to all retail customers in a manner consistent with principles of equal protection; and

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§ 10-7-14(4)(b)Subsection 10-7-14(4)(b)Provision

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Water-use restrictions must be applied to all retail customers during anticipated or actual water shortages, consistent with equal protection principles.

apply restrictions on water use to all retail customers in times of anticipated or actual water shortages in a manner consistent with principles of equal protection.

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§ 10-7-14(5)Subsection 10-7-14(5)Interpretation

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Nothing in this section: prohibits a municipality from enacting a service restriction or other restriction: affecting: a localized area; or the municipality's entire designated water service area; and based on an operational or maintenance need; based on an emergency situation; or to address a health, safety, or general welfare need; expands or diminishes the ability of a municipality to enter into a contract to supply water outside of the municipality's designated water service area; or alters the authorities or definitions described in Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act .

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§ 10-7-14(5)(a)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(a)Provision

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A municipality may not enact a service restriction or other restriction affecting a localized area or its entire designated water service area when the restriction is based on operational or maintenance needs, an emergency situation, or health, safety, or general welfare needs.

prohibits a municipality from enacting a service restriction or other restriction: affecting: a localized area; or the municipality's entire designated water service area; and based on an operational or maintenance need; based on an emergency situation; or to address a health, safety, or general welfare need;

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§ 10-7-14(5)(a)(i)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(a)(i)Provision

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affecting: a localized area; or the municipality's entire designated water service area; and

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§ 10-7-14(5)(a)(i)(A)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(a)(i)(A)Provision

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a localized area; or

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§ 10-7-14(5)(a)(i)(B)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(a)(i)(B)Provision

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the municipality's entire designated water service area; and

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§ 10-7-14(5)(a)(ii)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(a)(ii)Provision

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based on an operational or maintenance need; based on an emergency situation; or to address a health, safety, or general welfare need;

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§ 10-7-14(5)(a)(ii)(A)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(a)(ii)(A)Provision

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based on an operational or maintenance need;

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§ 10-7-14(5)(a)(ii)(B)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(a)(ii)(B)Provision

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based on an emergency situation; or

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§ 10-7-14(5)(a)(ii)(C)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(a)(ii)(C)Provision

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to address a health, safety, or general welfare need;

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§ 10-7-14(5)(b)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(b)Provision

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This provision refers to whether a municipality’s ability to enter into a contract to supply water outside its designated water service area is expanded or reduced.

expands or diminishes the ability of a municipality to enter into a contract to supply water outside of the municipality's designated water service area; or

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§ 10-7-14(5)(c)Subsection 10-7-14(5)(c)Interpretation

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alters the authorities or definitions described in Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act .

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§ 10-7-14(6)Subsection 10-7-14(6)Provision

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A municipality may not sell or convey any part of its waterworks system, except to a public entity defined elsewhere in the code.

A municipality may not sell or convey an interest, in part or in whole, of the municipality's waterworks system, except to a public entity as defined in Section 73-1-4 .

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