Waterwise Improvements on Herriman Main Street

A recent landscaping project along Main Street is helping Herriman conserve water while enhancing the appearance and long-term sustainability of the corridor. Approximately 73,000 square feet of grass in the roadway medians was replaced with water-efficient rock mulch planter beds, and the irrigation system was upgraded from traditional spray irrigation to drip irrigation.

The new landscaping is expected to use about 30% less water than the previous grass areas. In addition to reducing water consumption, the project helps address a long-standing issue where spray irrigation could send water onto nearby roadways due to wind drift and runoff. By delivering water directly to landscaped areas, the new drip system helps keep water off the asphalt, which may contribute to extending the life of the roadway.

The project was supported in part through regional water conservation partnerships. Approximately 30% of the project cost was funded through a grant from the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and Salt Lake County’s Water Conservation and Land Use Municipal Partnership Program, which assists cities in converting spray-irrigated grass areas to more water-efficient landscaping.