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Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District Issues Press Release Regarding Ashley Springs Dispute With Uintah County

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.

The Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District released a press release on Monday concerning a dispute between Uintah County and the District regarding Ashley Springs. The Uintah County press release in response to the District’s claims has been shared in a separate story.

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