Draper Water Restrictions 2026
Salt Lake County · Utah
Published:
Restrictions Active - Moderate Stage 1 Advisory
3
Days/Week
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
Warning first offense; $100+ for repeat violations
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd addresses | Monday & Wednesday & Friday |
| Even addresses | Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Draper follows Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Stage 1 restrictions: 3 days per week based on address, no watering between 10am and 6pm.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day before 10:00 AM or after 6:00 PM.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Warning first offense; $100+ for repeat violations
First violation: written warning. Repeat violations: escalating fines starting at $100.
Citations begin April 2026🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Utah law (SB 152, 2022) prohibits HOAs from penalizing homeowners for replacing turf with water-wise landscaping. Draper's many newer subdivisions with HOA covenants are explicitly covered.
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 Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District's current restriction order. 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
Draper City is served primarily by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. Draper's rapid residential growth in the southern Salt Lake Valley places high demand on the water system during drought years. Utah County (which borders Draper to the south) saw per capita water use up 19% in recent reporting, the highest increase in the Wasatch Front. Draper residents are encouraged to delay sprinkler system startup and convert high-water turf to drought-tolerant landscaping. Rebates available through jordanvalleywater.org.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Draper area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Draper Water Restrictions
6 tips tailored for Draper homeowners during Moderate Stage 1 Advisory restrictions.
Odd addresses: Mon/Wed/Fri. Even addresses: Tue/Thu/Sat. No watering 10am–6pm any day.
New-construction homeowners: choose water-wise landscaping over traditional turf, rebates apply at the design stage.
Apply for Jordan Valley Water turf-replacement rebates, up to $1.25 per square foot through Utah Water Savers.
Cycle-and-soak (5 min, 30 min pause, repeat) prevents runoff on Draper's bench-area clay soils.
Free sprinkler audits available through Jordan Valley Water, typically identify 15–25% waste.
Mow Kentucky Bluegrass at 3.5 inches to reduce evaporation in Draper's hot summers.
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