Water Utility Division - June 15, 2021 - Ogden City
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Water Utility Division June 15, 2021
• Precipitation
• May – 46% of average
• Oct through May (Seasonal Accumulation) – 64% of average
• Soil Moisture
• Current – 72%
• Last year – 74%
• Average Temperatures
• Weber and Ogden Rivers are above average in both water and soil temperatures
• Water Availability Index
• Ogden River – is currently in the 5th percentile
• Weber River – is currently in the 3rd percentile
Pineview Reservoir Storage is 56% of capacity compared to 92% last year
**Pineview Water will need to shut-off residential secondary irrigation as early as first
week in August
Hot temperatures coupled with low reservoir levels can cause algae blooms, potentially forcing early shutdown of the treatment plant.
Phase II – Moderate (Our Current Status) This phase is intended as a cautionary phase by which the City Council with the Public Utility Division informs the public that the city is experiencing severe drought conditions and all indications are that this condition will extend for the rest of the water season (April 15 to October 15). Trigger: This phase is initiated when Pineview Reservoir levels and the Ogden River levels are below 30% of normal as of April 15, using the SWSI and other supporting secondary data. Target: Water Use Reduction: a city wide 5% reduction in water usage.
Phase III – Severe This phase is intended to inform the public that the city is in an extreme drought condition and there is a critical need to reduce water usage and increase water restrictions. This condition may, at the City Council’s, the Mayor’s or the Public Utility Manager’s discretion, require mandatory actions. This phase is used when the drought indices indicate a progressive severe drought situation. Trigger: This phase is initiated when the city water supply is at or below 50% of normal. The city water supply consists of well water pumped from six wells, located in the Eden valley, a city owned and operated filter plant, located in Ogden Canyon, and reservoir storage, located in various areas of the city. The Public Utility Manager will monitor these system components to determine the level of supply and notify the City Council and City Administration of the severity of the situation. Target: Water Use Reduction: A Citywide 15% reduction in water usage.
Phase IV – Extreme Shortage
This is the most severe of the drought indices. This phase is initiated when the supply of water is not able to
keep up with the demand for an extended period of time (3 days or more) and there is a possibility of initiating
a mandatory shut-off of water service.
Trigger: (conditions) when this phase may be initiated are:
▪ Extraordinary drought: A region wide drought has progressed to the point where the utility cannot maintain
restricted service to a major portion of the City.
▪ Significant system failure: An important water supply line breaks or any other significant system
component fails, and a large section of the city is without water for an extended period.
▪ Water Supply Contamination: A contaminant is found within the water system that could affect the health
and well-being of major portion of the city residences.
This phase sets in motion an emergency situation by which the public utility may need to prioritize
water service to keep the most critical residences and industries supplied and shut off certain types of
non-essential use. Those critical industries will include hospitals, nursing homes and other life and
health preserving enterprises. This phase may require the utility working closely with state drinking
water authorities to assist in mitigating and managing the situation.
Target: Water Use Reduction: A Citywide 30% reduction in water usage1. No outdoor irrigation between 10am -6pm including parks, cemetery and golf course
2. Reduced irrigation on parks, cemetery and golf course
3. No fountains will be running this year and the City is encouraging customers to limit fountain use
4. Replacing old leaking antiquated waterlines
5. Distribution of indoor conservation kits
6. Limiting outdoor surface washing
7. Sending a conservation letter out to educate customers about the drought condition and
encourage them to take action on reducing water consumption
8. Using the Water Smart Software to track potential customer leaks and then meeting with those
customers to figure out the source of any irregular water consumption
9. The City Water Conservation Coordinator has been meeting with customers to help them optimize
their water consumption and sprinklers. He also offers personalized suggestions on how they can
reduce their use
10. Encouraging customers to visit the following websites
▪ Ogdenwater.com
▪ Conservewater.utah.gov
▪ Drought.utah.gov
▪ SlowTheFlow.org
▪ Utahwatersavers.com
▪ Localscapes.com
▪ Cwel.usu.edu/watercheck
11. Working on information items for a water efficient park strip incentive program
12. Encouraging fire restrictionsFor current Water Rebates visit: https://utahwatersavers.com/
1. Toilet replacement rebate of one hundred dollars. Existing toilet must have been installed before
1994 and must use more than 1.6 gallons per flush. Limited to two toilets per household.
2. Smart Controller rebate up to seventy-five dollars of the purchase price. The controller needs to be
a Water Sense labeled model in order to qualify. Limit is one per household per five years.
3. Ogden City offers the following: Free Landscape Water Audits, Free Soil Moisture Meter & Indoor
Conservation KitDue to the severe drought, we recommend watering 2 times per week in Northern Utah and 3 times a week in Southern Utah to help extend the water supply. The goal during extreme drought conditions isn’t lush landscapes but rather “survival watering” to keep high-value plants alive like trees and shrubs. Thank you for doing your part to #SlowTheFlow!
Determining if a patch of grass is dead or just dormant can be difficult. A closer examination is required. Dormant grass in July
1. Dormant grass will be firm at the base/root crown and resist a gentle tug.
2. Dead grass will be shriveled with dead roots. It can be uprooted easily and will have dead, non-functioning roots
3. When grass blades start to curl is an indication that the grass is stressed, and you should check the root crown.
4. Most grasses that are planted in Utah are cool season grasses and water helps keep them cool.
5. Turf Grass can be maintained at a healthy dormant state with only 1-inch of water a week. A typical spray head sprinkler usually
delivers 0.5 inches in 15-20 minutes. While a rotor/directional head sprinkler delivers 0.5 inches in 30-40 minutes. Watering
should be done at night or early in the morning.
6. Please check your sprinkler systems to makes sure they are properly maintained.
7. Spot watering is useful in stressed areas that aren’t getting irrigated regularly.
8. When mowing, do not mow bluegrass, fescue, rye or any cool season grass lower than 2½-inches. A 3-inch cut height is even
Dormant grass in October after rain
better.
9. Lawns that turn brown in mid-summer can be maintained in a dormant state throughout the summer with a minimum amount of
care. Limit foot and vehicle traffic on dormant grass. Traffic of any kind can damage the dormant root system and potentially kill
it.
10. A fertilizer with low nitrogen and high potassium can help grass get through a drought. If broadleaf weeds are a problem on the
lawn during mid-summer, wait until early fall to control them. Insect pests may still need to be treated through chemical
treatment.
11. Evapotranspiration (ET) rate for blue grass is almost 6inch a week. If you deliver 1 out of 6 inches per week the grass will be in
dormancy, but it should be healthy.
12. Water according to you soil type. Sandy soil will require a different watering schedule when compared to loam or clay soil.
Patches of dormant grass
resprouting in September after a
good rain. Some grasses died.You can also read
