Transforming Scarcity: Doug Bennett on Reuse, Resilience & Regional Demand

Doug Bennett, conservation manager for the Washington County Water Conservancy District in St. George, Utah, discusses the region’s most pressing conservation and sustainability challenges. He explains how the district is implementing buy‑back programming to improve drought resilience and stretch limited water supplies amid severe future availability forecasts. Doug highlights projections showing water demand may increase by up to 200% by 2060. To address these long‑term needs, the district is investing in a billion‑dollar water reuse system that will treat and reuse wastewater while adding new supporting infrastructure. Podcast Recorded on January 26, 2026