WATER CONSERVATION

WATER CONSERVATION

Published 09-16-20
collage of three older toilets
Published August 28, 2026

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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East Canyon Reservoir with receding water showing plenty of beach space
Published August 27, 2026

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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shore of Great Salt Lake with mountains in the background
Published August 13, 2026

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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