Water Restrictions: Orem vs Spanish Fork
How do water restrictions rules compare between Orem, UT and Spanish Fork, UT?
Orem and Spanish Fork have similar restriction levels.
Orem, UT
Utah County
Orem follows the Utah weekly watering guide (typically 2 days/week in spring, no watering 10 AM–6 PM, off-season Oct 31–Apr 1). The 2020 xeriscape update cut required green-cover to 50%. Orem does NOT participate in Utah's grass-replacement rebate program.
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Utah County
Spanish Fork operates a metered pressurized irrigation (PI) system and enforces water waste prohibitions under SFMC §13.28.020. The city uses a tiered rate structure to discourage over-irrigation.
View full Spanish Fork rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Orem | Spanish Fork |
|---|---|---|
| Green Cover Min. | 50% (reduced from 75% in 2020) | - |
| State Rebate | Orem not a participant | - |
| Seasonal Restrictions | Yes, check city website | - |
| Contact | Public Works (801) 229-7000 | - |
| Code | - | SFMC §13.28.020 – General Water Waste Prohibition |
| Pressurized irrigation | - | Metered PI system — residents pay for all outdoor water used |
| Rate structure | - | 2 progressive tiers — heavy users pay more per 1,000 gallons |
| Rebates | - | Central Utah Water Conservancy District – Localscapes Rewards, Smart Controllers |
| State goal | - | 225 gallons combined per person per day |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Orem FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Orem?
Orem has seasonal watering restrictions. The 2020 xeriscape update reduced required green cover to 50%. Orem is not part of Utah's state grass-replacement rebate program. Conservation programs and low-water landscaping are encouraged.
Are there drought watering rules in Orem?
Green Cover Min.: 50% (reduced from 75% in 2020). State Rebate: Orem not a participant. Seasonal Restrictions: Yes, check city website. Contact: Public Works (801) 229-7000.
Spanish Fork FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Spanish Fork?
Spanish Fork operates a metered pressurized irrigation (PI) system and enforces water waste prohibitions under SFMC §13.28.020. The city uses a tiered rate structure to discourage over-irrigation.
Are there drought watering rules in Spanish Fork?
Code: SFMC §13.28.020 – General Water Waste Prohibition. Pressurized irrigation: Metered PI system — residents pay for all outdoor water used. Rate structure: 2 progressive tiers — heavy users pay more per 1,000 gallons. Rebates: Central Utah Water Conservancy District – Localscapes Rewards, Smart Controllers.
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