Water

  • West Valley City has the lowest per capita water usage among JVWCD (Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District) Member Agencies.
  • West Valley City uses 12% less water than JVWCD recommends.
  • West Valley City Planning and Zoning does not require sod/grass on residential front yard landscaping (West Valley City does require maintenance of whatever approved residential landscaping is installed).

SIMPLE THINGS WE CAN DO TO REDUCE OUR USE

  • Water less. Lawns will survive with two waterings per week in northern Utah. It’s okay if the grass yellows. It will recover when conditions improve.  Follow the Extreme Drought Watering Guide.
  • Raise your mower. Set your blades to 3 to 4 inches. Taller grass means deeper roots and also shades the soil, reducing evaporation.
  • Don’t water between 10 AM - 6 PM.
  • Don't water when it's windy.

Small changes add up, so consider ways you can save water. Find water-saving tips and rebates at SlowTheFlow.org. Learn more about Utah's drought conditions by visiting the State of Utah Drought Information Page.

Learn more about West Valley City's landscape watering guidelines here.