Water Conservation Tips for Eagle Mountain Residents

As summer temperatures continue to climb, Eagle Mountain residents are encouraged to use water wisely and follow recommended lawn watering guidelines.

Utah is currently experiencing severe drought conditions. Following the warmest winter on record and the lowest snowpack levels ever recorded in the state, Governor Spencer J. Cox issued a statewide drought emergency declaration in May 2026. Dry soil conditions and below-average snowpack have reduced spring runoff, limiting the amount of water reaching reservoirs, streams, rivers, and lakes.

According to this week’s watering recommendations, landscapes in Utah County generally require no more than three watering days. Watering efficiently helps maintain healthy lawns while conserving one of the community’s most valuable resources.

If dry spots begin to appear in a lawn, increasing watering times across the entire sprinkler system may not be the best solution. Instead, residents should inspect sprinkler zones for broken, clogged, or misaligned sprinkler heads that may be preventing proper coverage. Addressing these issues can improve watering efficiency and reduce water waste.

Businesses, HOAs and other organizations can receive assistance in evaluating sprinkler systems by applying for a free landscape consultation.

Another way to help lawns withstand the summer heat is to raise mower heights to approximately 3 inches. Taller grass shades the soil, retains moisture more effectively, encourages deeper root growth, and can help reduce weed growth.