La Verkin Residents Suffer Water Problems from Damaged 24" Pipe
Many residents in La Verkin are suffering from water issues due to a 24-inch pipe in Toquerville being damaged, starting extensive repairs in the area.
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What Would Happen if the Virgin River was Polluted?
What would happen if the Virgin River became polluted? The list of side effects could be disastrous for all life surrounding the water source.
Use a Lot of Water? You're Going To Pay More
The Washington County Water Conservancy District has a message to heavy water users: Be Prepared to Pay More!
Despite recent moisture, WCWCD director Zach Renstrom reminds everyone that we are still in a drought and we still live in a desert...
Splash! Storms were like throwing water in our faces, but every l
Hooray for rain!
That's the rightful message we all sent and received after three weeks of monsoonal moisture here in Southern Utah.
Sure, there was some flooding, and we feel bad for those who had to deal with that. But for the rest of us, the talk of drought and a lack of water for all of us was finally over...
Washington County To Try Finding Underground Water
(St. George, UT) -- Washington County's Water Conservancy District is seeking to find underground water to help with availability. They have submitted an application with the state for water rights and 18 wells to be drilled on the Hurricane fault line
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What’s the latest on water in Washington Co.?
HURRICANE, Utah (ABC4/KDXU) – Water experts say it’s been a unique year with inconsistent snowpack during our state-wide drought.
Last year, Governor Spencer Cox asked residents to save water and according to the Washington County Water Conservancy District General Manager, Zachary Renstrom, they listened.
“So las
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How St. George’s water department is keeping up with growth
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4/ KDXU) – While the Virgin River is Washington County’s primary source of water, St. George city leaders say it also has several wells that supply drinking and culinary water for residents. Now, city leaders are working to secure another permit, to ensure water security as the population is growing.
The Cit
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Snow in Southwestern Utah brings hope to local water leaders
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4/KDXU) - The snow many have been seeing on Southwestern Utah mountains is bringing hope to local water leaders.
Zachary Renstrom, the General Manager for the Washington County Water Conservancy District says the soil moisture content in Southern Utah is now average, which is good news after last year being the lowest ever recorded
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Snow in Zion National Park: Will this help low water levels?
SPRINGDALE, Utah (KDXU/ABC4) - Residents living near Zion National Park woke up Wednesday morning to a blanket of snow sitting on red rock.
“Last night we had a pretty significant rain and thunderstorm, and lightening and we knew it was going to be a little bit colder and when we woke up, we had a little bit of snow and it’s so welcomed, because we’re so dry,” says Michael Evenson, from Rockville.
The Colorado River and Lake Powell Pipeline Controversy
ST. GEORGE, Utah (KDXU/ABC4) - The Washington County Water Conservancy District is working to secure the Lake Powell Pipeline, expected to bring up to 28 billion gallons of water yearly to St. George if federally approved.
“We are and have been planning on how to deal with this, the hydrology is lower, and now we’re looking at additional things that will be required in order for us to maintain a s