Salt Lake City Department of Public Kash Public Utilities Director Laura Briefer recently spoke with Fox 13’s Ben Winslow regarding the proposed FY2026 budget. The proposal includes funding for critical, long-term infrastructure projects.
Key projects mentioned include the construction of a new Water Reclamation Facility and upgrades to the City Creek Water Treatment Plant.
The proposed budget also provides continued support for essential services such as drinking water, sewer, stormwater, and street lighting.
To provide insight into the proposal, the department has released several videos addressing various aspects of the FY2026 budget. These resources cover how public utility rates are changing, the reasons behind proposed rate adjustments, and details regarding Salt Lake City’s utility rate study.
Additional information is available regarding how affordability was prioritized in the rate-setting process and how rate adjustments vary for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
The department's video series also details updates to tiered water rates for residential customers and explains how rates support essential services across Salt Lake City. Other topics include the long-term utility strategy for infrastructure and service needs, as well as how water efficiency influenced this year's rate proposals.
