Our water situation is concerning: reservoir storage is 10% lower than last year, and we're expecting much less snowmelt runoff. This means we'll rely heavily on current storage. The city is encouraging residents to remove turf through incentive programs to help save water.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The city could face significant surcharges if it exceeds 110% of its contracted water volume.
The regional water supply and future generations benefit from responsible water management.
Residents and businesses may experience inconvenience due to water restrictions and less vibrant landscaping.
The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District set the water supply level at 'two,' meaning residents are encouraged to reduce water use by 10% and expect brown lawns this summer.