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| Is West Jordan Reaching Its Goal?
West Jordan experienced several years of record setting water conservation from the year 2000 through 2006, but then saw a significant backslide in its conservation efforts during 2007. West Jordan (along with most Salt Lake valley cities) showed a dramatic increase in per capita water consumption in 2007. Unfortunately, West Jordan residents and businesses returned nearly to our all-time high per capita consumption rates of the year 2000.
Why is this? Part of the increase may be due to the unusually hot summer of 2007, which required more water to keep our landscapes green. Part of the problem may also be caused by people assuming that conservation is no longer needed because they haven't heard "drought" commercials on TV and radio lately. In reality, Utah’s water shortages are not only a result of drought, but of population growth versus available water supply. The Utah Division of Water Resources has shown that even if Utah never has another drought, per capita water consumption must be reduced by 25% statewide in order to meet future water needs with the currently available water sources. | | Help? | Lawn Watering Guide | | Month | Apply 1/2" of water once every... | | Apr | 6 days | | May | 4 days | | Jun | 3 days | | Jul | 3 days | | Aug | 3 days | | Sep | 6 days | | Oct | 10 days |
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| | Fortunately, during 2008, West Jordan’s residents and businesses returned to their water-wise habits. Even though the city’s population grew slightly in 2008, overall consumption and per capita water use decreased significantly. This shows that West Jordan utility customers know how to use water efficiently and are choosing to adopt a water-wise lifestyle. |
Utah’s Water-Wise Ethic
Utah's population is expected to double in the next 20 years, which will require new, expensive water sources. Utahns need to maintain a water-wise lifestyle, even after the current drought ends, in order to protect our scarce resources for future generations. | |
West Jordan is growing
The City of West Jordan could grow from its current population of 100,000 to 160,000 or more by the year 2030. Most of the City’s culinary (potable) water is provided by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. The District is routinely developing new water sources (wells, streams, pipelines, etc.) to meet the increased demand of our City and several other communities in the Salt Lake Valley. Conservation: the best solution
All of the convenient (inexpensive) water sources are already being utilized. All new water sources will reduce stream flows and lake levels, require longer pipelines, and will be more expensive. The most effective and least expensive solution is water conservation. Using water more efficiently has little or no impact on our lifestyle and actually saves us money! Less demand for water means fewer expensive water sources and less impact to the environment. Join our Citizen Water Conservation Committee
You can take an active part in promoting water conservation in West Jordan by joining the Water Conservation Committee! Local residents meet once a month with City staff and Council representatives to recommend policies, landscaping guidelines, and rebates that encourage wise water use. Click on “Government” then “Committees” for more information.
What can you do?
Use the links on this page to learn what West Jordan City is doing to conserve water and specific ways you can help and save money in the process.
Rebates for West Jordan Residents
2009 Water Conservation Report
Resources
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
Slow the Flow
Governor's Water Conservation Team
Contact Information
For additional information please contact: Steve Glain
Public Works Business Manager
8000 S. Redwood Road
West Jordan, UT 84088
Telephone: (801) 569-5156
Fax: (801) 569-5099
steveg@wjordan.com |
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