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June 13, 2022 | Drought Restriction Update

Our water supplier, Weber Basin, has increased the amount of water we will receive this year. Previously we were dealing with a 60% reduction in our contract and now we have a 40% reduction. Effective June 15, 2022 each property will be allowed two (2) watering portions per week. All other restrictions, regulations, and fines are still active.

  • Outdoor watering is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.
  • Rinsing or washing of sidewalks, driveways, patios, or other impervious surfaces is not permitted.
  • All landscaping, turf, plantings, and gardens are limited to two watering portions per week:

              One watering portion is equal to the following:

  •       20 minutes (per zone) for pop-up style sprinkler heads or 
  •       40 minutes (per zone) for rotary-style sprinkler heads.
  •       60 minutes (per zone) for drip systems or soaker systems
  • Established trees and shrubs are allowed two 20-minute hand-watering portions per week. The hose shall not be left unattended and shall not be connected to a sprinkler head.
  • Watering of any newly installed landscaping shall comply with these same restrictions.
  • High-use public facilities will be irrigated to prevent permanent damage to turf or landscaping to provide outdoor facilities that the community can enjoy and to protect public investments.
  • Bountiful Ridge Golf Course may water tee boxes and greens to maintain acceptable playing conditions and to preserve public investment. “Spot-watering” is permitted in the fairway and rough areas to prevent permanent damage to landscaping or turf. The use of secondary water for such purposes shall not exceed 60% of the property’s annual allotment.

 Bountiful Irrigation employees are authorized to enforce the above-noted regulations as follows:

  • First Offense - Written Warning.
  • Second Offense - Water valve shut off and locked with a $100 turn-on fee.
  • Third Offense - Water valve shut off and locked with a $250 turn-on fee.
  • Fourth Offense - Water valve shut off and locked with a $500 turn-on fee.
  • Fifth Offense - Service terminated for the remainder of the season and a $1000 turn-on fee for the next irrigation season.
  • Any tampering with a locked water valve/box will result in the same penalties as a Fifth Offense.
  • The property owner shall also be responsible for any possible disconnection and reconnection fees.

Where meters are installed, water use reaching 60% of the property’s annual water allotment will have its meter locked for the remainder of the season.

Updated Drought Resolution #2022-5 Adopted June 1, 2022 
Mailer Sent to Residents Regarding Resolution #2022-5 
Water Drought Resolution #2022-4 | Adopted April 6, 2022 
Mailer Sent to Residents Regarding Resolution #2022-4