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Cedar City homeowner frustrated by irrigation leak lasting weeks

Amid statewide calls to conserve water, a Cedar City man said an irrigation pipe has been leaking for the past two weeks despite repeated requests for help."It'

Washington County pays residents to replace grass with water-efficient landscaping

The Washington County Water Conservation District is offering to pay businesses and homeowners to convert their lawns to water-efficient landscaping.“Water-effi

Lehi water meter project sparks resident complaints over yard damage

As Lehi continues a years-long effort to replace thousands of secondary water meters, some residents said the project is leaving behind more than new equipment.

Residents question Layton City watering practices amid statewide conservation restrictions

As watering restrictions remain in place across Utah, some residents are questioning whether cities are following the same conservation rules enforced on homeow

Residents concerned after minimal snowpack leaves Little Cottonwood Creek running low

The statewide water concerns have reached some of the state's most popular areas.Residents near Little Cottonwood Creek have noticed the extreme lack of water t

Utah governor declares statewide state of emergency due to extreme drought conditions

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a statewide state of emergency as over 60% of the state enters extreme drought conditions.Gov. Cox said all 29 Utah counties were

Utah lawmakers vote to study impacts of Box Elder County data center

Lawmakers on the Utah Legislature's Natural Resources Interim Committee voted Wednesday morning to study impacts of data centers, amid intense debate and backla

Sprinklers run outside recommended hours at Salt Lake County-owned property

As Salt Lake County urges residents to cut back on outdoor watering during the extreme drought, a patch of county-owned property in downtown Salt Lake City appe

Dry, windy conditions raise concerns over Utah's poor snowpack, lack of water

Utah’s dry and windy conditions have already fueled wildfires, power outages and dangerous travel conditions across parts of the state.The Wild Horse Fire in Mi

Nearly 60% of Utah in 'extreme drought' after spring season heat wave

More than half of UtahSevere drought (93.91)Air quality is poor, dust is a problempasture and water is inadequate for cattle; ranching management practices cha

Residents question water use as Utah faces drought, data center plan

As water restrictions take effect across northern Utah following one of the driest winters in recent years, some residents are questioning conservation messagin

Utahs oldest tree company shares techniques to cut water use by 50 percent

Utah’s oldest tree and landscape company says a simple change in how people prune trees and shrubs could cut outdoor water use in half.Behunin Tree has had deep

Salt Lake struggles to meet ambitious water reduction goal

As drought conditions intensify across Utah, Salt Lake City officials have stepped up efforts to reduce water consumption and urged residents to do the same.The

Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere

Canyons in eastern Utah will churn this spring with huge volumes of water — as much as 50,000 toilets flushing constantly at the same time — in a desperate atte

Questions grow over water use at massive QTS Data Center in Eagle Mountain

A new facility under construction is drawing attention not just for its size, but for its promise to minimize water use in a region already grappling with droug

Morgan County cuts water use, adopts new conservation strategies

Communities across Utah are tightening water use and exploring new conservation strategies as drought conditions persist statewide.In Morgan County, officials a

Expert shares tips to save water without hurting lawns, gardens after dry winter

Warmer temperatures have arrived earlier than usual, but water experts say that doesn’t mean it’s time to turn on sprinklers just yet.ARC Salt Lake spoke with S

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Suspicious bottle with note for police triggers evacuation at Wasatch County Library

A suspicious bottle with a note reading "Do Not Touch, For Police" prompted a large police response and evacuation at a library in Heber on Saturday, authoritie

56-year-old man dies in diving incident at Bear Lake in Rich County

A West Valley City man died after a diving incident near Cisco Beach at Bear Lake, acoordingprompted a response from law enforcement.The Rich County Sheriff's

Flash flood threat returns to southern Utah Sunday

Moisture moving up from the south again Sunday will produce a few scattered thunderstorms across southern and central Utah.This could lead to flash flooding in

Kaysville treasure hunter discovers hidden chest worth $25,000

A Kaysville man found the hidden treasure chest worth $25,000 after following a series of clues from a poem.The chest was found Saturday morning by a treasure h

Friends remember Utah diver who died after Bear Lake incident

Friends of a man who died following a diving incident near Cisco Beach at Bear Lake have shared their heartbreak and memories in the wake of his death.Greg Jona

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Cedar City homeowner frustrated by irrigation leak lasting weeks

Washington County pays residents to replace grass with water-efficient landscaping

Lehi water meter project sparks resident complaints over yard damage

Residents question Layton City watering practices amid statewide conservation restrictions

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Strong March precipitation needed to build Utah snowpack before spring melt

Utah’s snowpack measured about 60% of the typical median heading into the final month before the state normally reaches its seasonal peak.Officials with the Cen

Colorado River states remain deadlocked over future water management

The seven states that rely on the Colorado River remain at odds over how to divide and manage the shrinking water supply as federal officials weigh new operatin

$100 million effort underway to save Wasatch Front pipeline in event of big earthquake

A critical pipeline delivering water to much of the Wasatch Front is being rebuilt in Orem to prevent catastrophic failures if a major earthquake strikes Utah.C

Utah's first 'juicy' winter storm fails to reverse months of snow drought

Utah finally got its first meaningful snowstorm of the winter season, bringing much-needed moisture to a dry desert landscape — but the state still faces major

Former governor calls fair water distribution critical for Utah growth

Utah’s future growth depends on fair access to Colorado River water, according to former Gov. Gary Herbert, who said water remains the state’s single biggest co

Washington County issues new water policy for large water users

A policy in Washington County adds new requirements and assessments of large water users.It targets incoming large commercial, industrial, and institutional cus

Escalante City issues boil order due to 'muddy water'

Residents of Escalante in Southern Utah should expect to boil all drinking water for the next couple of days as officials work to resolve the cause of muddy wat

Wall of water gushes into Bountiful neighborhood after irrigation pipe bursts at golf club

A massive irrigation pipe burst at Bountiful Ridge Golf Club, sending a wall of water rushing into a nearby neighborhood and damaging several homes.The unexpec

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Utah Water"

Residents concerned after minimal snowpack leaves Little Cottonwood Creek running low

Utah governor declares statewide state of emergency due to extreme drought conditions

Utah lawmakers vote to study impacts of Box Elder County data center

Sprinklers run outside recommended hours at Salt Lake County-owned property