Ryan Aston, Standard-Examiner file photo<\/p>\n
A Weber Basin Water Conservancy District sign is pictured Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.<\/p>\n
Drought restrictions are in effect for Weber Basin Water customers.<\/p>\n
In an announcement Thursday on Facebook, the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District announced a 20% water allocation reduction with the secondary water season running from May 15 through Sept. 15.<\/p>\n
According to the announcement, \u201cwater supplies are limited this year\u201d due to \u201cdry conditions\u201d and \u201clow snowpack.\u201d<\/p>\n
Customers are instructed to ensure that user valves are closed now.<\/p>\n
\u201cSAVING EARLY MATTERS,\u201d it reads. \u201cBy delaying watering, reducing frequency, and monitoring use, you can save water for the extreme heat of July and August.\u201d<\/p>\n
The notice advises customers to manage water allocation at mywaterutah.org\/weberbasin and to use the portal to \u201ctrack water use,\u201d \u201creview seasonal water balance\u201d and \u201cset leak and usage alerts.\u201d<\/p>\n
It says that early monitoring of usage helps to prevent \u201cexceeding your allocation,\u201d \u201cservice lockout\u201d and \u201cadditional fees.\u201d<\/p>\n
The secondary water season and water allocation reduction are \u201csubject to change dependent on water supply,\u201d the notice reads, and customers are advised to \u201crefer to website for additional information.\u201d<\/p>\n
To check your provider, the notice directs to https:\/\/weberbasin.gov\/CustomerService\/ProviderSearch<\/p>\n
Layton City reinforces, expands on restrictions<\/p>\n
In a separate Facebook post that echoed and expanded on the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District\u2019s post, Layton City advised residents to \u201creduce all outdoor water use by 20% this season\u201d and said that irrigation season would not start until May 15.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease do not turn on sprinkler systems or use outdoor water prior to this date,\u201d the post read. \u201cThis applies to all residents using culinary water, as well as customers of Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and Layton City Secondary Water. As a reminder, Layton City Secondary Water customers also include those formerly serviced by Davis & Weber Counties Canal Company within Layton City. Thank you for doing your part to conserve this valuable resource.\u201d<\/p>\n
Contact Standard-Examiner editor Ryan Comer at rcomer@standard.net.<\/p>\n