This year is different
Water your lawn once a week or less
Life is better
with water.
Why are we asking you to water less?
About 60% of our drinking water is used on lawns, putting significant strain on our supply. It might not feel like one yard makes a difference, but when most of our water is going to landscaping, what you do plays a real role in making sure we have enough water going into next year.
FAQs
Weather conditions and seasonality may impact your watering needs. In general, we recommend using the “cycle and soak” method for lawn. Set each zone for half the time needed, run all zones, then run each station a second time. This minimizes water runoff.
Yes, most established lawns in our service area should be just fine. They may not be perfectly green, but they can be healthy on this watering schedule. Dormancy is the physiological process that grasses use to protect themselves from heat and drought.
If your lawn isn’t looking its best, resist the urge to water more. Start by addressing the underlying issue instead.
Yes, we are asking everyone to help us use less water.
Water use in Utah comes from different systems.
About 80% of the precipitation Utah receives stays in nature. Of the remaining managed water, roughly 80% is used for agriculture and 20% is used for municipal and industrial purposes, such as homes and businesses.
The water delivered to your home is treated drinking water. It is not used for agriculture, including alfalfa. Once treated, this water becomes one of our most limited resources. Right now, about 60% of residential drinking water is used outdoors, mainly on lawns.
That’s where homeowners can make the biggest difference.
What you can do:
- Delay lawn watering until plants actually need it (typically mid‑May)
- Avoid overwatering and runoff
- Reduce or replace unnecessary turf
- Adjust irrigation for weather and seasonal needs
Small changes across many households help protect our shared drinking water supply.
Ready to do more?
Every drop counts—and every action you take makes a difference. Here are some other things you can do to save water, protect your community supply, and enjoy a landscape that’s beautiful, healthy, and waterwise.
