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Show ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF WATER DEVELOPMENT 119 The Provo River Project, however, may very well be enlarged and efficient operation might possibly permit use of the Salt Lake Aqueduct. But, whatever may turn out as to these matters, it is the realization of the importance of the problem and action toward its solution which is gratifying to all who are interested in the prosperity and general well- being of the State. The officers and employees of both the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City and those of the Provo River Water Users Association have evinced their interest and their desire to cooperate in the Salt Lake County efforts to realize for that area benefits similar to those which the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City has assured for Salt Lake City. The War It could not have been foreseen during the year 1935, or even when this report was in preparation, that occurrences would so soon manifest in actuality the wisdom of the organization and subsequent activities of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City. It was rather obvious to the directors of the District that no new population could be supported in security without an additional dependable water supply, and that no new industry could be attracted to this area. But it was not expected that by 1942 the demands of either industry or population would compel recourse to or reliance upon the facilities and supplies for which they had contracted. The war necessities, however, have demonstrated and accomplished very 143. The Utah Ordnance Plant near Salt Lake City typifies the type of industrial expansion dependent upon adequate icater supplies. S. L. Tribune mmmmgg ,-„* t,. *.*, » <$;*-; ; f~~ T » p~*"*" * # ; • • « 2M a |
