Public Works Update, July 2026: Drinking Water Report, Storm Water, Secondary Water Q&A

Dates and deadlines

July 6 Construction begins at the 2000 West six-way roundabout; the closure is expected to last about 4 weeks. Sources: Page 1

Watering restrictions

No watering between 10 AM and 6 PM on any day, no watering on Sundays, and no watering on the no-water day assigned to your property’s quadrant. See the city’s watering quadrant map. Sources: Page 2
Restrictions start at 12:00 AM on your no-water day. If your day is Thursday, you may water Wednesday until 11:59 PM and then must pause until 12:00 AM Friday. Sources: Page 3
Fines: first violation is a warning, second is $200, third is $500, fourth is $1,000 and secondary water shut off. Violation notices are left on the front door; fine notices are mailed and added to your utility bill. Sources: Page 2
Unattended spot watering with a hose is not allowed between 10 AM and 6 PM or on your no-water day, for both culinary and secondary water. Actively holding the hose during the day will not be cited. Sources: Page 3
Newly planted sod or seed may be watered as needed until the first mow, except during the 10 AM to 6 PM daytime restriction. After the first mow, all regular restrictions apply. Sources: Page 3
A garden hose may be left out overnight on your property as long as it does not cross a sidewalk or driveway approach. Sources: Page 3
Parks, churches, HOAs, and some businesses submit an annual water conservation plan, and some are approved to water during the day so they do not reduce nighttime pressure for homes. Parks also need dry turf in the evening for scheduled activities. Sources: Page 2

Secondary water cost and metering

Residents pay a flat $27 to $34 per month year round for secondary water, based on the diameter of the line serving the property. The city says this matches other Davis County cities, and that areas without secondary water must irrigate with culinary water, which costs about 10 times more. Sources: Page 3
No immediate change to flat-rate billing. The state requires all secondary water connections to be metered by 2030, and the city describes this as a multi-year project requiring work at every home plus citywide infrastructure work. The city cites studies showing residents cut outdoor use 20% to 30% in the first year once they can see it, and says usage-based charges above an allotted amount are possible in the future. Sources: Page 3

Drinking water

The annual drinking water quality report has been posted on the city website for residents to review. Sources: Page 1

Storm water

Anything entering a storm drain flows untreated into rivers, lakes, and habitats. The city asks residents to use a commercial car wash or wash vehicles on the lawn, keep oils and coolants contained, clean up spills right away, and never rinse leaves, soap, or dirt into the gutter. Sources: Page 1

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