Opinion: Washington County doesn’t need Lake Powell Pipeline water
The drivers of Washington County’s thirst for more water are the fact that its average water use is the highest in the country, clocking in at 302 gallons per capita per day… By contrast, Las Vegas, whose climate is very similar and a mere two-hour drive away, uses only 124 gallons… If St. George and the rest of Washington County lowered their water use to that of Las Vegas, they would have plenty of water to cover the needs of twice as many residents and then some.