Water Conservation
2026 Drought Update for Granger‑Hunter Water Customers
Over the past several years, our customers have done an outstanding job using water wisely. Thanks to conservation efforts across Granger-Hunter customers, our community has reduced unnecessary outdoor use, improved irrigation efficiency, and helped stretch our water supplies through dry periods. With over 75% of our water supply coming from mountain reservoirs, these actions truly matter—and we thank you for being part of the solution.
As we look ahead to the 2026 irrigation season, conditions are shaping up to be more challenging. Snowpack in the Wasatch Mountains is currently below average, and reservoir levels are lower than we would typically see heading into spring. While we continue to carefully manage our water system and plan for reliability, these conditions mean we will need strong conservation efforts again this year. Water conservation is most effective when we act early. Simple steps like adjusting irrigation schedules and delaying starts, using rain delays on your timer, repairing leaks, and avoiding overwatering can make a big difference when multiplied across our entire service area.
Our Board of Trustees will review current conditions and select an official Drought Level from our Drought Contingency Plan at their April 21st meeting. Once that decision is made, we will share clear guidance on what that level means and any outdoor watering recommendations or restrictions that may apply. We remain committed to providing safe, reliable water service while protecting this limited resource. Working together, we can continue to meet our community’s needs—today and into the future.
Water Conservation Plan Update - 2025
The Granger-Hunter Improvement District (the District or GHID) has developed this Water Conservation Plan to comply with the Utah Water Conservation Plan Act found in Utah Code 73-10-32. In response to ongoing concerns about the sustainability of both current and future water supplies, the District has created this plan to support the needs of its growing population. This report serves as an update to the District’s 2020 Water Conservation Plan.
In alignment with statewide goals established by the Utah Division of Water Resources (DWRe), the District has made significant progress in reducing per-capita water use over the past two decades. GHID successfully met previous statewide water conservation goals ahead of schedule and has continued to maintain water use at levels below those targets.
This report outlines the District’s updated conservation goals, compares them to regional benchmarks, and presents future projections based on population growth, climate trends, and conservation potential. The analysis demonstrates that GHID is not only meeting but surpassing regional targets, positioning the District as a leader in sustainable water use within the Salt Lake Valley.
Watering Guide
The State of Utah Division of Water Resources Weekly Lawn Watering Guide (below) offers customized watering recommendations for your area. The guide changes every week so check back often for updates!
The guide is updated weekly and more information can be found here: https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide
The general watering guide for northern Utah is also shown below
Things You Can Do to Conserve Water
- Water Less – It takes approximately 3,000 gallons of water each time you water the average quarter-acre yard. That can cost over $6 each time you water your grass, and possibly more if you have moved into the 4th Tier for water rates.
- Don’t water if it’s windy – If the wind speed is above 5 mph, much of the water will blow where it’s not needed and evaporate.
- Water at the right time – Don’t water between 10 AM and 6 PM. This reduces evaporation loss. While GHID has not adopted a drought outdoor watering schedule, you can help balance water use by watering on odd days in addresses with an odd number, and even days at addresses with an even number, while still following the weekly watering guide (number of days per week) above.
- Prioritize your watering – water trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals before grass.
- Raise your mower – set your blade at 3-4 inches high. This can help grass grow deeper roots and provide more shade to reduce evaporation loss.
- Get a rebate – rebates for smart irrigation controllers and low-flow toilets are available at utahwatersavers.com
- Convert unnecessary grass areas to waterwise landscapes – visit utahwatersavers.com and localscapes.com for localscapes information and how to receive cash rewards.