5355 West
Herriman Main Street
Herriman, UT 84096
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In the arid west, water resources are an important topic. Drawing from a blend of surface water and ground water, we have been fortunate to have had so much water in the past. Although we are not in immediate risk of running out of drinking water, the state of Utah needs to continue to cut back their water use to ensure supplies last. Utah faces significant challenges in the near future as our population is expected to double by 2060. This means we will have to stretch our water supplies about twice as far as we do today to keep up with demand. Luckily, saving water can be easy and even fun. Below are some ways to start small to spur big changes to help keep Herriman a great place to live and grow.
Parks and Public Spaces
The Parks Department maintains thousands of sprinkler heads throughout our facilities, and does their best to ensure our systems are running efficiently and effectively. This includes weekly visual inspections to check for leaks or misaligned sprinkler heads, and in depth monthly audits. Additionally, we have evaluated our public spaces and are committed to reducing watering schedules in less trafficked recreations areas. All areas which are not used for consistent recreational space (sports fields) have a reduced watering schedule. Please contact us if you notice any areas in which we can improve.
Water Wise Development
All new residential development taking place within Herriman must adhere to our Water Efficiency Standards. Considering that 70% of water consumed by residents is applied to outdoor landscapes, new homes will be equipped with resilient landscapes that promote decreased maintenance, increased curb appeal and accessibility, all while conserving water by reducing overall lawn area sizes and utilizing efficient water sense irrigation systems.
Public Education and Conservation Promotion
Reducing per capita water use is a collective effort and we want to involve the community as much as possible as we work toward our conservation goals. That's why we are making it our mission to do everything we can to provide residents with the tools and information they need to maintain a high quality of life while using less. Keep reading to find out more.
The Utah Department of Natural Resources—Division of Water Resources provides a weekly guide for how much to water lawns based on the state's current weather and water situation. Click the button below for the latest information.
Several incentives for water-efficient landscaping are available through Utah Waver Savers. As of March 2024, all local water efficiency incentives from various agencies have been moved into this single Landscape Incentives Program.
A summary of the program:
Follow these five simple steps to improve irrigation efficiency:
Did you know that the average lawn receives two to three times more water than it needs to flourish? If just 75% of homeowners water their landscapes based on its actual water requirements, Herriman City and Salt Lake County can easily achieve our water conservation goals.
There are several ways to avoid overwatering your landscape. Using multiple options may maximize conservation efforts.
The Localscapes rewards program (including "Flip Your Strip") provides design direction to help you transform your property into a water efficient landscape. The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District has created an excellent resource for everything related to outdoor water savings. Visit localscapes.com to see extensive plant catalogs, landscape plans, and have all your landscaping questions answered.
As the state's population grows and weather fluctuates, water conservation is increasingly important. Conserving water in your home will help reduce strain on public water systems and allow for more water storage ensuring that there will always be enough drinking water to go around.
Great Salt Lake
While maintaining sufficient reservoir levels is critical, so is allowing water into our streams, rivers, and lakes to support essential ecosystem services. The Great Salt Lake contributes greatly to Utah's hydrologic cycle by providing a warm environment where water condenses into the lower atmosphere before being returned as snow in the Wasatch and Uintah mountain ranges. Considering that the majority of our water sources are dependent on this "lake effect," it is very important that we consider how to preserve these natural systems so that we may continue to live a healthy life in such a beautiful place.
Hours
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Monday - Friday
Phone
After hours/emergency on-call:
Option 1: WaterLuke Sieverts • Water Manager
Phone: 801-446-5323 | Email
Justun Edwards • Director of Public Works
Phone: 801-446-5323 | Email