Water Conservation
Summary
Lehi is bracing for a dry summer, with officials urging residents to save water as Utah's drought drags on. The city is pushing conservation now to avoid future shortages.
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2025.
Impact analysis
The city is conducting a study to determine how to cover operational costs while keeping rates fair.
Residents who use less water will likely benefit from a tiered system that rewards conservation.
Residents with large lots or high water usage may see increased costs under a new tiered system.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Cautiously Optimistic; Lehi’s Water Conservation is Working
Nichole Coombs | Lehi Free Press There’s good news for Lehi residents. July 15 marks the halfway point of the irrigation season, and so far, conservation efforts are working. “We are seeing an 18% reduction in irrigation use,” said Matt Dalton, Lehi ...
Long-time Lehi Resident wins Water Wise Landscape of the Month
Nichole Coombs | Lehi Free Press This year is all about water conservation, but that doesn’t mean yards need to be dead and unattractive. The city is encouraging water conservation by awarding the Water Wise Landscape Award to one home per month. May...
Lehi City Moves to Phase II Water Conservation
Nichole Coombs | Lehi Free Press A record-low snowpack and record heat in March have led Lehi City to adopt an aggressive plan to conserve more water earlier this year. The Lehi City water department notified the city council and mayor that the...
Lehi City Moves to Phase II Water Conservation
Lehi City Moves to Phase II Water Conservation Lehi Free Press
Lehi Braces for dry summer, water conservation urged
Nicole Coombs | Lehi Free Press The state of Utah has a water problem, and that means Lehi has one, too. “A drought is a natural disaster,” said Matt Dolton, water operations supervisor for Lehi City. “We’ve had dry years like this before. The...
Lehi Braces for dry summer, water conservation urged
Lehi Braces for dry summer, water conservation urged Lehi Free Press
City Council - Jul 22, 2025
The city is moving toward metering all irrigation water. Residents are concerned about how these new rates will be calculated and whether they will be fair or punitive.
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