Lehi Water Restrictions 2026
Utah County · Utah
Published:
Moderate Stage 1 Advisory - JVWCD
We have not independently verified this city’s watering schedule. Rules change with drought stage and can be updated at short notice. Confirm your assigned watering days on the Lehi City Public Works (JVWCD) official page before watering. Following the wrong schedule can result in a municipal fine.
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Check Your Watering Day With Lehi
We have not verified Lehi’s current watering schedule against an official source. Watering rules are set by your city and change with drought stage.
Confirm your assigned days on Lehi’s official water page: Lehi City Public Works (JVWCD).
Allowed Watering Hours
Lehi is served by the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD). Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle, drip irrigation, and soaker hoses are permitted any time. New construction homes in Lehi's many master-planned subdivisions should choose Localscapes-style water-wise landscaping for rebates and lower bills.
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 first; $100+ escalating per Lehi ordinance
First offence: warning. Repeat offences: $100+ escalating per Lehi's water conservation ordinance.
🏠 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 Lehi 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
Lehi is the fastest-growing city in Utah, population has tripled since 2010, driving outdoor water demand to record levels. Lehi is served by the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD), which sources from mountain reservoirs and the Jordan River system. With 100% of Utah in drought and 2025–2026 snowpack at record lows, JVWCD enforces a 3-day-per-week schedule with no watering between 10am and 6pm. Mandatory rules: • No watering 10am–6pm any day • Hand watering with shut-off nozzle: any time • Drip irrigation/soaker hoses: any time • New construction homes: choose Localscapes-style water-wise landscaping for rebates and lower water bills • Apply for JVWCD turf-replacement rebates up to $3/sq ft Lehi's many new HOA developments are explicitly covered by Utah law SB 152 (2022), which prohibits HOAs from penalizing homeowners for water-wise landscaping. Lehi's rapid growth means many homes have new sod still establishing, confirm any sod installation variances with Lehi Public Works before installing in 2026. Monitor lehi-ut.gov and jvwcd.org for updates.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Lehi area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Lehi Water Restrictions
10 tips tailored for Lehi homeowners during Moderate Stage 1 Advisory - JVWCD restrictions.
Lehi 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 lehi-ut.gov weekly. Stage updates are typically posted within 24 hours of utility-board decisions.
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