COVID-19
Board of Water Resources Meetings
The Utah Board of Water Resources will be holding their meetings electronically in order to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. View the agenda, meeting details and submit public comment online.
Water Resources Office Open with Limited Staff
In an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Division will have limited staff in the office during this unprecedented time. As Governor Herbert requested, many of our teams will be teleworking.
Our first priority is to serve the public. Before coming into our offices, we ask that you first please call (801) 538-7230. You can also reach out to our section managers directly. Contact information is listed here.
Coronavirus Not Transmitted Via Water Supply
Because water is such a critical resource, it makes sense that people get concerned at the thought of something like COVID-19 disrupting the water supply. But when it comes to the coronavirus, a shutdown of the public water system is highly unlikely.
According to health officials, COVID-19 is primarily transmitted person-to-person – there is no indication that transmission can occur via drinking water supplies. Public water systems treat and disinfect water by chlorinating it. This process kills multiple pathogens and water-borne viral infections (including coronavirus) that can affect your health. More information.
Stay safe, be kind and keep washing your hands.
Helpful Resources
coronavirus.utah.gov – Utah’s official coronavirus website.
Utah State Parks COVID-19 Updates – Utah’s 44 state parks are great places to hike, discover, recreate, relax and enjoy the beauty Utah has to offer! Because information is changing as the coronavirus situation unfolds, please visit this webpage to check the status before you embark on an adventure to a state park.
State, feds say no need for bottled water – Our drinking water is safe so no need to go too crazy on stocking up on bottled water. But DON’T flush paper towels, tissues, and even the so-called “flushable” wipes or you run the risk of causing a sewer backup. Deseret News
After helping thousands of Utah homeowners upgrade to water-efficient toilets over the past several years, the Utah Water Savers Toilet Replacement Program will be coming to a close. Since launching in 2019, the program has helped more than 4,500 Utah households replace nearly 6,000 older, high-water-use toilets with new EPA WaterSense® labeled models, saving millions …
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SALT LAKE CITY (August 27, 2026) – While recent monsoon rains have reduced demand on local supply and storage in some areas, it will not be enough to pull Utah out of the drought. Reservoirs and lakes will continue to decline until October, when irrigation season ends.
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SALT LAKE CITY (August 13, 2026) – As the summer continues, Utah is experiencing notable shifts in local conditions. While the wildfire season remains active, a downward trend in average high temperatures is appearing. This past July ranked as the second-hottest July on record in Utah, underscoring the season’s intensity.
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