Learn more about our FY2026 budget proposal
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities Director Laura Briefer recently spoke with Fox 13’s Ben Winslow about the proposed FY2026 budget. This year’s proposal includes funding for critical, long-term infrastructure projects—like construction of the new Water Reclamation Facility and upgrades to the City Creek Water Treatment Plant—along with continued support for essential services including drinking water, sewer, stormwater, and street lighting.
The short videos below highlight key parts of that conversation and provide helpful insights into what the budget means for our customers.
Learn what rate changes are included in the proposed budget.
Understand the key reasons behind this year’s proposed rate adjustments.
Find out how the rate study helps guide fair and sustainable pricing.
Discover how affordability was prioritized in the rate-setting process.
Explore how rate adjustments vary across customer types.
Get details on how the tiered water rate structure is evolving.
See how your rates support essential services across Salt Lake City.
Learn how SLCDPU plans for infrastructure and service needs decades ahead.
See how water efficiency influenced this year’s rate proposals.