Water Restrictions: Sandy vs South Jordan
How do water restrictions rules compare between Sandy, UT and South Jordan, UT?
Sandy and South Jordan have similar restriction levels.
Sandy, UT
Salt Lake County
Sandy follows Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District's stage-based watering schedule — typically 3 days/week by odd/even address during normal years, reduced to 2 days during Stage 2 drought. No watering between 10 AM and 6 PM year-round; winter watering prohibited Nov-Mar.
View full Sandy rules →South Jordan, UT
Salt Lake County
Secondary (irrigation) water restricted to 2-3 days per week during drought; no daytime watering 10am-6pm May through October.
View full South Jordan rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sandy | South Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | 3 days/week odd/even | - |
| No-Water Hours | 10 AM-6 PM daily | - |
| Winter Ban | Nov 1-Mar 1 | - |
| Drought Stage 2 | 2 days/week | - |
| Turf Rebate | $2/sqft Flip Your Strip | - |
| Peak season | - | 3 days/week, no 10am-6pm |
| Shoulder season | - | 2 days/week |
| Turf rebate | - | Utah Water Savers / JVWCD |
| HOA turf mandates | - | Preempted by state law |
| Provider | - | JVWCD + local secondary systems |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Sandy FAQ
Can I water my lawn every day if I have a new lawn?
New-sod establishment permits allow 14-30 days of daily watering with a request to JVWCD. After establishment, you must conform to the regular schedule.
How do I claim the turf-removal rebate?
Apply through utahwatersavers.com before removing grass. Park strips qualify for $2/sqft; back/front yards for $1.25/sqft. Pre-approval required or the rebate is forfeited.
South Jordan FAQ
Can I water my lawn at noon?
No. Watering between 10 AM and 6 PM is prohibited May through October under regional drought rules.
Can my HOA force me to keep a lawn?
No. Utah law (SB 110) bars HOAs from requiring more turf or restricting water-wise landscaping.
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