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Water Conservation

Summary

Cottonwood Heights is rolling out new water conservation rules this summer to keep our supply steady. You'll need to adjust your daily habits to stay in line with these updated guidelines from Salt Lake City Public Utilities.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Reduced water usage may lower utility costs for residents over time.

✅Who benefits

The entire community benefits from responsible water management during drought periods.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents who rely heavily on outdoor irrigation or large-scale landscaping will have to change their routines to comply.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingJun 2, 2026discussed

City Council Work Session — 2026-06-02

With drought conditions worsening, the city is encouraging residents to water their lawns less and switch to drought-tolerant plants.

MeetingDec 15, 2025approved

Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission Meeting - December 15, 2025 — December 15, 2025

The city is updating its General Plan to include a formal water conservation strategy. This is important because it sets the framework for how the city will manage water resources and work with regional providers as the area grows.

Cottonwood Heights City (.gov)Mar 31, 2025

2025 RainHarvest Program is here!

2025 RainHarvest Program is here! Cottonwood Heights City (.gov)

Cottonwood Heights (.gov)Aug 4, 2021

Flip Your Strip and Localscapes programs now available for Cottonwood Heights residents

Flip Your Strip and Localscapes programs now available for Cottonwood Heights residents Cottonwood Heights (.gov)

Cottonwood Heights (.gov)Jun 16, 2021

Water conservation guidelines: Salt Lake City Public Utilities

Water conservation guidelines: Salt Lake City Public Utilities Cottonwood Heights (.gov)

Cottonwood Heights Journal

Everyday Utahns step up to help save the Great Salt Lake A retired teacher uses photography to inspire conservation while a recent Corner Canyon graduate proposes a way residents can save water, showing protecting the Great Salt Lake starts with everyday actions. Read More »

Everyday Utahns step up to help save the Great Salt Lake A retired teacher uses photography to inspire conservation while a recent Corner Canyon graduate proposes a way residents can save water, showing protecting the Great Salt Lake starts with everyday actions. Read More »

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