Water restrictions in Salt Lake City, UT — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Watering restricted by season; no watering 10 AM-6 PM May-October per Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities.
Salt Lake City enforces year-round water-wise rules: no outdoor watering between 10 AM and 6 PM from May through October, no watering during precipitation, and no water waste (runoff onto pavement). During drought stages, additional day-of-week restrictions apply. New turf installations above 35 percent of landscape area are prohibited on new developments.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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