The Ogden valley is one of Utah’s most sought-after places for families, retirees, and visitors to live and play. Its desirability has resulted in significant growth over the last several years with more future growth expected. The impact of this potential growth is of significant concern to service providers throughout the valley. Of specific interest to this study is the potential impact of growth on water resources and infrastructure.
One of the challenges associated with planning for water needs in the valley is the number of independent water providers. According to recent calculations, an estimated 83 individual water companies provide water services in some form to residents and businesses in the Ogden Valley. Each of these service companies are limited by the production of their individual water sources. Due to the large number of service providers and the growing number of stakeholders in the Valley, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District identified a need for a regional study to better understand the service areas, capacities, facilities, and future needs of service providers in the Ogden Valley.
