Washington County Water Conservancy District Newsletter • June 2022
Driest May since 1895
Conditions in Utah are getting hotter and drier. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Much of the state is now in extreme or exceptional drought (the worst categories). Southern Utah saw little to no precipitation in May 2022, with Cedar City and St. George having the driest May on record in 127 years.
“Now that portions of the state have moved into ‘exceptional drought,’ water conservation becomes even more critical,” said Brian Steed, executive director of the Department of Natural Resources.
Help stretch our water supply by implementing simple changes indoors and out. Learn more at wcwcd.org.
Most effective way to save water this summer
With more than 50 percent of our community's water used on landscaping, the most effective and efficient way to save is to follow the seasonal watering guide.
Cycle & soak lawns up to 4X a week
Drip low & slow for trees, plants and shrubs up to 3X a week
Did you know that landscape watering is prohibited between 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.?
Irrigating during cooler hours helps minimize evaporation from heat and wind.
If you haven't already, change your irrigation clock to water between dusk and dawn.
Clock check
Our conservation staff provides free outdoor water checks to make sure you're properly watering your landscape. Call 435.673.3617 to schedule an appointment.
Upcoming workshops
Learn more about this season's free workshops by clicking the links below. Workshops are held on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and typically last one hour.
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