County Water System, Inc. v. Salt Lake City

CROCKETT, Justice.

The primary question here presented is whether the sale of surplus water by Salt Lake City to consumers beyond its city limits is subject to regulation by the Public Service Commission.

The plaintiff, County Water System, is a public utility furnishing water in an area just south of the Salt Lake City limits; the individual plaintiffs are taxpayers having an interest in this controversy. Plaintiffs sought a declaratory judgment alleging: that plaintiff utility is qualified, willing, has ample water and is presently engaged in supplying water to the area; that the city is…