Resource Library

Wherever your city is on its water conservation journey, we have tools to help you save time and water. Search H2O Collective’s Resource Library for access to statewide, comprehensive information that can be tailored to your city’s water conservation needs.

 

Read best practices for landscape design, installation, and maintenance

Orem’s Water Conservation Plan is an example of a second class city conservation plan.

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District offers rebates to commercial and multi-family properties for the replacement of older toilets with a WaterSense labeled toilet.

Examples of social media posts, magazine article, and other messaging from Clearfield City to inform public of water conservation efforts during 2022 drought.

Presentation covering maintenance basics for water-efficient landscaping.

Removing lawn from your park strip can save more than 5,000 gallons of water each year, and residents can get cash for replacing turf with a water-efficient design. Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and Weber Basin Water Conservancy District all offer program applications through this site.

Defines Great Salt Lake Watershed, advisory council, and establishes a water trust to implement projects to retain or enhance water flows to sustain wetlands, improve water quality and award a one-time grant of $40 million to fund the program.

Genola’s Water Conservation Plan is an example of a fifth class city conservation plan.

Fillable form that must be completed as part of Herriman resident landscape plan.

Resident checklist that summarizes Herriman City landscape requirements.

Resident information packet that shows the requirements of city’s adopted water efficiency standards, including where landscaping is required and approved plant lists.

Herriman ordinance text adopted into city code.

Hurricane ordinance text adopted into city code.

As part of the Framework for Community Action developed by the Western Resource Advocates and The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy, this assessment helps planning department, public works, and/or water utilities to assess current conditions surrounding water and land use planning.

Ivins ordinance text adopted into city code.

Member agencies of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District can apply for funding to implement water conservation measures.

Residents can sign up for a free consultation to see how to make yards more water-efficient through watering suggestions, sprinkler system advice, and plant recommendations.

Clearfield implemented a water-efficient landscape ordinance in 2022. View the information packet for the planning commission.

LaVerkin ordinance text adopted into city code.

Weekly lawn watering guide with customized watering recommendations for areas throughout the state.

Describes the purpose of a local district designed to encourage conservation practices for soil and water.

The four largest water conservancy districts are required by state law to adopt a capital asset assessment, maintenance, and replacement policy and submit a report every five years.

Localscapes is an approach to landscaping designed specifically for Utah. Cash rewards and plan reviews are available for landscaping projects that meet programming requirements.

Logan’s Water Conservation Plan is an example of a third class city conservation plan.

Washington County Water Conservancy District offers up to $300 for multi-family property owners who purchase new, qualifying high-efficiency washing machines.

This initiative provides a forum for different agencies to pool resources to restore watersheds through various projects.

Best practices and considerations for water-efficient park strips.

Download landscaping plans that are adaptable to any size or shape lot.

A private entity (Homeowners’ Association) may not enact an ordinance requiring a property owner to plant or maintain lawn or turf on any portion % of property owner’s property. The HOA also may not enact an ordinance prohibiting a property owner from incorporating water wise landscaping. A HOA may provide landscaping alternatives.

Santa Clara ordinance text adopted into city code.

Saratoga Springs uses a customer portal that allows residents to see their hourly water usage and make monthly and yearly comparisons for both their secondary and culinary systems. These materials explain how to use the portal.

View sample education pieces delivered to Saratoga Springs residents to educate about water-saving activities.

Utahns can receive a rebate for up to $75 when they purchase an eligible WaterSense-labeled smart controller.

South Jordan City has adopted a Water Conservation Plan with the goal to reduce water use by at least 25% per capita before the year 2025 through daily water conservation efforts. This plan was updated in 2020.

South Salt Lake City’s Water Conservation Plan is an example of a fourth class city conservation plan.

State plumbing codes adopted new water efficient standards for faucets and shower heads.

Utahns can receive up to $100 when they replace an old toilet with a WaterSense-labeled toilet.

Washington County Water Conservancy District offers up to $30 on select water-efficient trees during spring and fall seasons.

The Department of Agriculture is vested with conservation of both land and water. This section describes the Conservation Commission and its duties, as well as the Agricultural Rural Development Loan (ARDL) program.

This act allows the Department of Agriculture to better coordinate its conservation programs.

State law requires coordination of land use and water resources for first, second, third, and fourth class counties.

A County may not enact an ordinance requiring a property owner to plant or maintain lawn or turf on any portion % of property owner’s property. Counties also may not enact an ordinance prohibiting a property owner from incorporating water wise landscaping. A County may provide landscaping alternatives.

Grass and turf limited to not exceed 20% of state facility property. Code requires reduction of outdoor water use compared to 2020 by 25% at the end of 2026, as well as a report filed with the Division of Water Resources outlining the best water conservation practices.

State law requires coordination of land use and water resources for first, second, third, and fourth class cities. Municipal general plans are required to identify methods of water conservation, reduction of water demand, and elimination of water waste.

A municipality may not enact an ordinance requiring a property owner to plant or maintain lawn or turf on any portion % of property owner’s property. Municipalities also may not enact an ordinance prohibiting a property owner from incorporating water wise landscaping. A City may provide landscaping alternatives.

Washington City ordinance text adopted into city code.

Washington County ordinance text adopted into code.

Department of Agriculture has funds to administer to projects that increase water efficiency in agriculture.

Requires culinary water pricing structure that incorporates increasing block units of water used.

Division of Water Resources must prepare by November 2026 an integrated water assessment for the Great Salt Lake that includes the development of a water flow budget.

Duties of the Legislative Water Development Commission include studying the management of water resources and programs to promote water conservation hat is reported to the Natural Resources Interim Committee.

By January 2030, all secondary water systems must be metered or be subjected to fines. Fifth and sixth class counties are excluded. There is also an exemption if reliable meters are unavailable.

Division of Water Resources received one-time federal funds to be used by 2034 to facilitate secondary water metering through grant applications.

Division of Water Resources can provide matching grant funds for changing grass to drought resistant landscaping for water conservation.

Outlines that Utah shall pursue development of water resources and pursue water conservation efficiency and optimal use of water resources.

Reuse of treated sewage effluent will become a major augmentation water resources for the future.

Water Conservation Plans are an integral part of the State’s effort to conserve water. State code requires water providers to file with the Division of Water Resources a Water Conservation Plan that includes a copy of rate structures for retail water providers. Conservation plans must adopt water state water conservation goals.  

Watershed Councils can facilitate water conservation efforts within their hydrologic basin watershed.

Checklist to verify property adherence to water efficiency standards in outdoor landscaping.

Template ordinance text for water efficient landscaping for residential dwellings that has prompts for personalization of city or town.

Template ordinance text for water efficient landscaping that has prompts for personalization of city or town.

City developed a Water Shortage Response Plan to identify actions that can be taken to help immediately reduce water demand and communicate those actions to residents and staff.

Washington County Water Conservancy District offers 50% rebates to businessowners for the cost of air-cooled equipment and WaterSense plumbing fixtures.

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District offers 50% rebates to businessowners for the cost of air-cooled equipment and WaterSense plumbing fixtures.

Washington County Water Conservancy District offers homeowners, multi-family properties, and institutions rebates for the conversion of spray zones to high efficiency spray nozzles, micro drip systems, capping a zone and replacing a traditional controller with a Smart Water Application Technology controller.

The Water Calculator can be used by residents to estimate household water use.

Search a database of more than 1,000 waterwise plants and learn about maintenance requirements, blooming seasons, and water needs for Utah landscaping.