LDS Church cleared to drill 20 wells for controversial Heber Valley Temple

Its impact on the water supply should be small, but scientists say Utah’s overall groundwater health requires a more holistic look.

(Grace Doerfler | KPCW) Construction crews worked at the site of the Heber Valley Temple along Center Street, Aug. 28, 2025.

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