Water restrictions in West Jordan, UT — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
West Jordan enforces Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District watering schedules: maximum 2 days/week during drought, no watering 10 AM–6 PM May–October. Utah HB 410 (2023) bans nonfunctional turf in new commercial developments and state-funded projects.
West Jordan is served by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and operates under Utah's statewide water conservation framework. Secondary (pressurized irrigation) water is metered and subject to JVWCD seasonal schedules—typically 3 days/week in normal years and 2 days/week in drought declarations. Watering is prohibited between 10 AM and 6 PM from May 1 through October 15 to reduce evaporation. Utah Code §73-10g-304 and HB 410 prohibit nonfunctional turf (decorative grass not used for recreation) in new state-funded developments effective 2027. JVWCD offers Flip Your Strip rebates up to $3/sq ft to replace park strip grass with waterwise landscaping. Violations of watering schedules result in written warnings then monetary penalties on the water bill.
First violation: written warning from JVWCD. Second violation: $50 fine on water bill. Repeat offenses: $150–$500 plus possible flow restriction. Watering during declared drought stage 3+ carries enhanced penalties.
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