West Valley City Water Restrictions 2026
Salt Lake County · Utah
Published:
Restrictions Active - Year-Round Ordinance + Drought Advisory
3
Days/Week
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
Varies by violation
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd | Monday & Wednesday & Saturday |
| Even | Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday |
Allowed Watering Hours
No outdoor watering between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM year-round. Enforced by Granger-Hunter Improvement District.
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
GHID may impose fines for repeated violations of watering schedules. Contact the district for current enforcement policies.
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 current restriction order from Granger-Hunter Improvement District. 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
West Valley City is served by the Granger-Hunter Improvement District, which draws water from the Jordan River system and underground wells fed by Wasatch snowmelt. With 98% of Utah in drought and the 2025–2026 snowpack at record lows, GHID has urged all customers to stay within their assigned watering schedules. The Jordan River basin is experiencing critically low flows, threatening both municipal supply and downstream agricultural users. West Valley City is Utah’s second-largest city by population, making conservation compliance here essential to regional water security.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the West Valley City area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During West Valley City Water Restrictions
5 tips tailored for West Valley City homeowners during Year-Round Ordinance + Drought Advisory restrictions.
Water deeply (0.75 inches per session) on your three allowed days rather than frequent shallow watering to encourage deep root growth in Kentucky Bluegrass.
Convert parking strips and low-use turf areas to water-wise landscaping using the Localscapes program.
Inspect sprinkler heads weekly and repair broken or misaligned nozzles to avoid wasting your limited watering days.
Mow at 3–3.5 inches to shade the soil and reduce evaporation in Utah’s arid summer heat.
Use a rain gauge to track natural rainfall; skip your scheduled watering day if you received 0.5 inches or more in the prior 48 hours.
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