Provo Water Restrictions 2026
Utah County · Utah
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Year-Round Ordinance + Drought Advisory
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 Provo City Public Works official page before watering. Following the wrong schedule can result in a municipal fine.
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Check Your Watering Day With Provo
We have not verified Provo’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 Provo’s official water page: Provo City Public Works.
Allowed Watering Hours
No outdoor watering between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM year-round under Provo City ordinance.
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
Varies by violation
Provo City may issue fines for repeated violations of the watering schedule. Contact Public Works for current enforcement details.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Utah law (SB 152, 2022) prohibits HOAs from penalizing homeowners for replacing turf with water-wise landscaping.
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 Provo 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
Provo draws its water from Provo River and mountain springs fed by the Wasatch Range snowpack, which hit record lows in 2025–2026. Utah Lake, located just west of the city, has dropped to critically low levels, threatening both ecological health and downstream irrigation rights. With 98% of Utah in drought, Provo’s two-day-per-week schedule is designed to stretch limited supply through the hot summer months. The city’s Turf Trade program offers rebates to homeowners who replace Kentucky Bluegrass with drought-tolerant alternatives.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Provo area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Provo Water Restrictions
5 tips tailored for Provo homeowners during Year-Round Ordinance + Drought Advisory restrictions.
Take advantage of Provo’s Turf Trade program to earn rebates for replacing water-hungry turf with drought-tolerant landscaping.
Water between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM to minimize evaporation; early morning before 10:00 AM is the next best window.
Set your mower height to 3–3.5 inches, taller Kentucky Bluegrass develops deeper roots and tolerates drought better.
Use a cycle-and-soak method on Utah County’s clay soils: run each zone for 5 minutes, wait 30 minutes, then repeat.
Aerate your lawn in early fall to break up compacted soil and improve water infiltration on your limited watering days.
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