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Ballard Water Board to hold public hearing on rate increase Oct. 20

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The Ballard Water Improvement District Water Board is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Oct. 20, 2026, to discuss a proposed water rate increase and several infrastructure projects. The meeting will take place at 2381 E 1000 S in Ballard, Utah.

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  • A public hearing regarding a water rate increase is scheduled for Oct. 20, 2026.
  • The meeting will address several infrastructure items, including seismic testing and irrigation projects.
  • The session will include reviews of financial reports and previous meeting minutes.
  • The meeting will be held at 2381 E 1000 S in Ballard, Utah.

The Ballard Water Improvement District Water Board is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Oct. 20, 2026, to conduct a public hearing regarding a water rate increase. According to a notice published Oct. 15, the meeting is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude by 7:00 p.m.

The meeting agenda includes several project updates and connection requests. Scheduled items include discussions on the TGS Seismic Testing Project by Royce Hammer, water connections for Ballard Springs via Harold Irving, and individual water connections for Jesse Anderson and Brett Woods. Additionally, the board is slated to discuss an independent irrigation project involving Ben Mower, a well update, and an engineering update.

The session will also involve administrative tasks, such as reviewing and correcting the minutes from the Sept. 15, 2026, meeting. Financial matters, including checks, statements, reports, and the budget, are also listed on the agenda. The meeting will be called to order with a welcome, roll call, and a prayer by Cory O'Driscoll.

The meeting will be held at 2381 E 1000 S, Ballard, UT 84066. For individuals requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the notice directs inquiries to Tasha Crum at the Ballard City Building, located at 2381 East 1000 South, Ballard, Utah 84066, at 435-722-3393.

The public meeting is scheduled to take place on Oct. 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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