Water Restrictions: Eagle Mountain vs Provo
How do water restrictions rules compare between Eagle Mountain, UT and Provo, UT?
Eagle Mountain and Provo have similar restriction levels.
Eagle Mountain, UT
Utah County
Eagle Mountain has significant water constraints — 90% of residential water is used for irrigation. The city has a tiered water shortage management plan. Eagle Mountain is eligible for turf replacement rebates. Outdoor private water features (fountains, ponds) are prohibited in new construction.
View full Eagle Mountain rules →Provo, UT
Utah County
Provo follows the Utah Division of Water Resources weekly watering guide — typically 2 days/week in May, no watering 10 AM–6 PM, and no watering October 31–April 1. All sodded yards must have automatic irrigation. Provo does NOT participate in Utah's lawn-replacement rebate program.
View full Provo rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Eagle Mountain | Provo |
|---|---|---|
| Water Source | Underground aquifers only | - |
| Irrigation Use | 90% of residential water | - |
| New Construction | Private water features prohibited | - |
| Rebates | Available via Utah Water Savers | - |
| Code | - | Provo City Code §15.20.060 |
| Auto Irrigation | - | Required for sod/seed areas |
| Drought-Tolerant | - | Encouraged |
| State Rebate Program | - | Provo not a participant |
| Low-Water Seed | - | Available from city |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Eagle Mountain FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Eagle Mountain?
Eagle Mountain has significant water constraints — 90% of residential water is used for irrigation. The city has a tiered water shortage management plan. Eagle Mountain is eligible for turf replacement rebates. Outdoor private water features (fountains, ponds) are prohibited in new construction.
Are there drought watering rules in Eagle Mountain?
Water Source: Underground aquifers only. Irrigation Use: 90% of residential water. New Construction: Private water features prohibited. Rebates: Available via Utah Water Savers.
Provo FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Provo?
Provo City has seasonal watering restrictions and conservation ordinances. All landscaped areas with sod or seed must have automatic irrigation. Drought-tolerant species are encouraged. Provo is not part of the state's grass replacement rebate program.
Are there drought watering rules in Provo?
Code: Provo City Code §15.20.060. Auto Irrigation: Required for sod/seed areas. Drought-Tolerant: Encouraged. State Rebate Program: Provo not a participant.
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