A new 6-mile water line project is underway to provide additional water supply for the Sugar House and Millcreek areas. The East-West Water Line is designed to supplement existing wells and ensure Salt Lake City can meet future water demands resulting from growth and redevelopment in the downtown and northwest quadrants.
The project aims to maintain the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities standard of reliability by providing a redundant supply to replace or augment existing wells. This new line will also allow for expanded service delivery in the Millcreek and downtown Salt Lake City areas.
Phase 3 of the East-West Water Line project was completed in December 2025. This segment is part of the larger 6-mile conveyance line intended to support the Salt Lake Valley.
Previous stages of the project include the completion of Phase 1, covering 500 East from Coatsville Ave. to Ramona Ave., and Phase 2, spanning Highland Drive to 900 East. Phase 3 involved work on Grace Street from 3300 South to 3075 East.
Construction for the third phase included activities such as city-owned lot clearing at 3127 S 3380 E. Impacts during this period included temporary on-street parking restrictions, as well as increased noise, vibrations, and dust.
The design and construction for future phases of the project will occur after the completion of Phase III, subject to available funding.
The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities stated that this project is part of their commitment to serving customers and protecting the environment by delivering high-quality drinking water that exceeds EPA standards.
