St. George Water Restrictions 2026
Washington County · Utah
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Restrictions Active - Year-Round Ordinance + Exceptional D4 Drought
3
Days/Week
Before 9:00 AM
Allowed Hours
Up to $1,000 per violation
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd | Monday & Wednesday & Friday |
| Even | Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday |
Allowed Watering Hours
St. George enforces TIGHTER hours than most Utah cities: no outdoor watering between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Located in the Mojave Desert, St. George is Utah’s hottest city.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day before 9:00 AM or after 7:00 PM.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Up to $1,000 per violation
St. George enforces fines of up to $1,000 per violation for watering outside of allowed hours or exceeding the assigned schedule.
Citations begin January 1, 2026🏠 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 St. George City Water Services'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
St. George is experiencing exceptional D4 drought, the most severe classification, as 98% of Utah remains parched and the 2025–2026 snowpack hit record lows. Located in the Mojave Desert, St. George is Utah’s hottest city and depends on the Virgin River and Lake Powell for its water supply, both of which are at critically low levels. The city has implemented aggressive conservation measures including $1.50-per-square-foot grass removal rebates. Washington County’s rapid population growth places enormous pressure on an already severely limited water supply.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the St. George area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During St. George Water Restrictions
5 tips tailored for St. George homeowners during Year-Round Ordinance + Exceptional D4 Drought restrictions.
Take advantage of St. George’s $1.50/sqft grass removal rebate to permanently reduce your outdoor water demand.
Water only before 9:00 AM or after 7:00 PM, midday watering in the Mojave Desert can lose 50%+ to evaporation.
Replace Kentucky Bluegrass with desert-adapted Bermuda grass or native desert landscaping suited to Washington County’s extreme heat.
Use drip irrigation for all shrubs, trees, and flower beds to maximize every drop in Utah’s driest region.
Inspect your irrigation system monthly, fines up to $1,000 make compliance critical in St. George.
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