Ivins adopts countywide water conservation plan; city cited as state leader in conservation

Ivins City formally adopted a joint water conservation plan prepared by the Washington County Water Conservancy District, voting unanimously to approve a resolution that accepts the district's plan on behalf of the city.

Chuck Gillette, the city manager, explained the district's approach: the state allowed the conservancy district to draft a single, countywide plan that participating cities could adopt. By adopting the district plan through resolution (resolution number 2025-17R on the agenda), Ivins would meet its state reporting requirements without preparing a separate municipal plan.

Public Works and city staff emphasized Ivins's conservation record. Mayor Hart noted Ivins had been recognized by the governor's office for leading the state in water-conservation performance and that the district plan builds on local success. Staff also discussed upcoming measures tied to conservation such as transparent water billing and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) deployment, which they said should deliver further water-use reductions.

The council conducted a public hearing on the plan (no speakers) then moved and seconded adoption of resolution 2025-17R; roll-call votes registered unanimous approval (Aye votes from Councilmembers Anderson, Gillespie, Barton, Smith and Scott). City staff will coordinate with the district for implementation and monitoring under the district plan.