Logan Water Restrictions 2026
Cache County · Utah
Published:
Restrictions Active - Stage 1 Advisory - Logan River + Cache Valley
3
Days/Week
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
Warning first; $100+ escalating per Logan ordinance
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd addresses | Monday & Wednesday & Friday |
| Even addresses | Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Logan Stage 1 advisory: 3 days/week (odd Mon/Wed/Fri, even Tue/Thu/Sat), no watering 10 AM – 6 PM. Drip irrigation, soaker hoses, and hand watering with a shut-off nozzle are permitted any time. Cache Valley clay-loam soils accept water faster than Salt Lake Valley clay, cycle-and-soak still recommended but with 3–4 minute zones rather than 5.
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 Logan ordinance
First offence: warning. Repeat offences: $100+ escalating per Logan's water conservation ordinance.
Citations begin Spring 2026🏠 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 Logan City Public Works'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
Logan is the seat of Cache County and home to Utah State University. Logan draws water from the Logan River, Logan Canyon springs, and the Cache Valley aquifer, a relatively diverse supply portfolio that has provided drought resilience compared to Wasatch Front cities. Despite that, the 2026 record-low snowpack has affected Logan Canyon flows, prompting Stage 1 advisory restrictions.
Mandatory rules
- 3 days/week (Odd Mon/Wed/Fri, Even Tue/Thu/Sat)
- No watering 10am–6pm
- Drip irrigation, soaker hoses, hand watering with shut-off nozzle: any time
- New sod/seed: 21-day establishment window allowed with watering variance
- Cache Valley clay-loam soils accept water faster than Salt Lake Valley clay, cycle-and-soak still recommended but with 3–4 minute zones rather than 5
Logan's Utah State University campus is one of the largest landscape water users in Cache County and is participating in turf-replacement programs. Cache County's higher elevation (~4,500 ft) means later last-frost dates and a shorter growing season, Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall Fescue dominate. Utah law SB 152 (2022) protects HOA brown-lawn fines for water-wise landscaping. Monitor loganutah.org for updates.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Logan area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Logan Water Restrictions
10 tips tailored for Logan homeowners during Stage 1 Advisory - Logan River + Cache Valley restrictions.
Logan 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 loganutah.org weekly. Stage updates are typically posted within 24 hours of utility-board decisions.
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