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Uintah County Issues Press Release On Ashley Springs Dispute

By basinnow.com · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published July 29, 2026 at basinnow.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

Uintah County issued a press release in response to the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District’s July 27th press release(also shared in today’s Basin Now news lineup). The Uintah County press release states, “Uintah County has long recognized Ashley Springs as a vital source of drinking water for the Ashley Valley, and protecting that resource remains a priority.

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