Rachel Laxner

Built World

As of September 2026: Continues to push for independent air modeling

A 30-foot sewage 'biotower' that Salt Lake City planned for Poplar Grove is now a 15-foot biofilter, and construction is visibly under way on the west side. The change came after neighbors objected for months to the tower's height, health risks, and what they called a history of dumping industrial infrastructure on their neighborhood.

Updated Sep 17