The Utah Rivers Council contends that phasing out property taxes for water would trigger conservation -- of water and money -- throughout the state. Even conservatives have criticized water-fee policies for promoting consumption rather than conservation. Meanwhile, the public and industry are making inroads on a statewide goal of reducing water use 25 percent by 2025.
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Savings from Phasing Out Water Tax
