Ogden Issues Culinary Water Restrictions Amid Ongoing Drought

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Ogden City has now issued an order to restrict culinary water usage due to the ongoing drought, reported ABC 4. The city stated:

"The winter of 2020-2021 produced less snowpack than usual, and as a result, Ogden’s primary water source, Pineview Reservoir, has now dropped below 16% of capacity. Low spring precipitation conditions and warmer than typical summer weather have resulted in water releases from the reservoir to outpace inflow. Governor Cox issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency due to drought conditions on May 13, 2021. On June 4, the Ogden City Water Manager declared a moderate water shortage."

Residents are only able to use culinary water when adhering to the new order. So what does this mean?

Here are the restrictions for residents to follow:

  • Water from the culinary system cannot be used to water lawns or drought-tolerant plants after the 1st of October
  • Outdoor watering is only allowed two days per week
  • No outdoor water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Using culinary water to spot water trees, shrugs, and gardens with a garden hose is allowed only until Oct. 31.
  • Culinary water cannot be used for the washing of concrete or asphalt like patios, driveways, and sidewalks.
  • When possible, delay installing new landscapes until spring 2022
  • The use of culinary water by institutional customers for outdoor watering of landscapes serving the general public may continue through the normal irrigation period with reasonable amounts of water based on the vegetative needs of the material being irrigated. These customers include parks, golf courses, cemeteries, schools, and colleges and universities.

Restriction violations can result in civil penalties, termination of water services, and/or Class B criminal penalties.


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