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Salt Lake County’s largest water provider just raised property taxes, renewing debate over how Utahns pay for water

Water lobbying group argues collecting property taxes leads to waste, but officials say they are likely here to stay.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Courtney Brown, the manager for conservation programs for Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, points out a hose in the drip irrigation system in use at Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.