Bountiful Water Restrictions 2026
Davis County · Utah
Published:
Restrictions Active - Stage 1 - Weber Basin 20% Reduction
2
Days/Week
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
Warning + corrective notice; $100+ escalating per Bountiful ordinance
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd addresses (after May 15) | Tuesday & Thursday |
| Even addresses (after May 15) | Wednesday & Friday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Bountiful follows Weber Basin's delayed-irrigation start: residents must NOT turn on sprinkler systems before May 15, 2026. After May 15: 2 days/week (Odd Tue/Thu, Even Wed/Fri), no watering 10 AM – 6 PM. 20% water-budget reduction applies to all customer accounts. Drip and soaker hoses are permitted any time after May 15. Hand watering of new plantings with a shut-off hose is allowed before May 15.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Hand watering with a shut-off hose is permitted any day, any time outside the 10 AM – 6 PM blackout window for landscape plants, trees, shrubs, and food crops..
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Warning + corrective notice; $100+ escalating per Bountiful ordinance
First offence: warning + corrective notice. Repeat offences: $100+ escalating per Bountiful's water conservation ordinance. The May 15 sprinkler-start rule is actively enforced.
Citations begin May 15, 2026 (sprinkler start delayed)🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Utah law SB 152 (2022) prohibits HOAs from penalizing homeowners for replacing turf with water-wise landscaping (xeriscape, Localscapes-style designs, or drought-tolerant native plants). Document compliance with your city's drought ordinance if your HOA contests a dormant or converted lawn during the 2026 restriction period.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the current restriction order from Bountiful City Public Works. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Bountiful is in Davis County and is served by the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District plus city culinary water. Weber Basin imposed a 20% supply reduction for the 2026 water year, covering 700,000+ residents across Davis, Weber, Summit, Morgan, and Box Elder counties. Like Layton and other Weber Basin cities, Bountiful follows a delayed irrigation start: residents must NOT turn on sprinkler systems before May 15, 2026.
Mandatory rules
- Sprinklers OFF before May 15, 2026 (hand watering of new plantings allowed with shut-off hose)
- After May 15: 2 days/week (Odd Tue/Thu, Even Wed/Fri)
- No watering between 10am and 6pm
- 20% water budget reduction across all customer accounts
- Drip, soaker hoses: any time after May 15
Bountiful's Kentucky Bluegrass lawns will green up later than usual due to the May 15 start, this is expected and the lawn will recover normally once watering resumes. Apply for Weber Basin turf-replacement rebates ($1.25/sq ft) via Utah Water Savers. Utah law SB 152 (2022) protects HOA brown-lawn fines. Monitor bountifulutah.gov and weberwater.com for updates.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Bountiful area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Bountiful Water Restrictions
10 tips tailored for Bountiful homeowners during Stage 1 - Weber Basin 20% Reduction restrictions.
Bountiful is in Utah's high-desert/semi-arid climate, Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall Fescue dominate the Wasatch Front but both go semi-dormant in summer drought stress and recover with autumn moisture.
Cycle-and-soak (5 min run, 30 min rest, repeat) is essential on Salt Lake Valley and Cache Valley clay soils to prevent runoff during the brief allowed cycles. Cedar Valley sandier soils accept water faster.
Mow Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall Fescue at 90 mm (3.5 inches) or above through summer to shade soil and reduce evapotranspiration during peak heat with restricted watering.
Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle is permitted at every stage, prioritise mature trees and high-value shrubs over turf.
Apply for Utah Water Savers turf-replacement rebates ($1.25–$3 per square foot depending on utility), Localscapes-style conversions cut long-term water demand by 40–60%.
Skip nitrogen fertiliser June–August, it forces growth the lawn cannot support during peak heat with restricted watering.
Outdoor irrigation accounts for 79% of all Utah water use, every minute of waste matters during a 2026 drought of this severity.
Drip irrigation, soaker hoses, and rain barrels are unrestricted at every Utah drought stage, use them for vegetable beds and ornamentals.
USU Extension (extension.usu.edu) publishes a Utah lawn-watering guide with calibration instructions specific to your county's soils and elevation.
Monitor bountifulutah.gov weekly. Stage updates are typically posted within 24 hours of utility-board decisions.
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