SALT LAKE CITY (April 8, 2025) — Utah is creating a Unified Water Infrastructure Plan (UWIP). The UWIP is a comprehensive list of water infrastructure projects that will potentially need state funds. Water infrastructure projects must be submitted to the UWIP Project Database by May 9, 2025 in order to qualify for state funding.
Project and submission information
What does the UWIP do?
In 2024, the Utah Legislature passed HB 280, which creates a centralized funding system with a comprehensive water project database to guide the distribution of funds via the UWIP.
The UWIP will help the Water Development Coordinating Council rank all water-related projects to determine funding allocation. The agencies involved in this process include the divisions of Drinking Water, Water Resources and Water Quality.
What water infrastructure projects qualify?
Any water infrastructure project that includes drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, secondary water, dam and reservoir, off-farm agriculture or water re-use.
Why is it important to add water projects to the UWIP Project Database?
To be eligible for state funding for water infrastructure projects in the future, entities must submit their projects to the project database.
UWIP Project Database now open for submissions
April 7-May 9, 2025
If you have questions or need further information, please visit the UWIP project page or email UWIPprojects@utah.gov
