Regional Water Conservation Goals

The Utah Division of Water Resources has established Regional Water Conservation Goals, which build on the previous statewide goal.  Goals were established for nine regions around the state for municipal and industrial (M&I) water conservation.  The goals vary by region, which takes into account climate, elevation, and each region’s characteristics.  The Weber River region has a goal to reduce per-capita M&I water use by 20% by 2030.

Thanks to the efforts of many Utahns and their water providers, per capita water use has declined by at least 18%. We’ve made significant progress, but more must be done to accomplish these goals including policy and ordinance changes on state, local and municipal levels. Even with all the progress that has been made, balanced efforts both in water development and water conservation are still necessary to meet Utah’s long-term water needs.

Please visit the Utah Division of Water Resources' water conservation site.  You will find resources to help you conserve, data on our current water supply, and what Utah is doing to preserve and protect our water.

Why We Need to Conserve Water

Our population will double by 2065, so stretching our water supply is critical.  Traditionally, two-thirds of Utah's growth has been from a "natural increase," from the population having children.  This percentage is declining with more people moving in.  Conservation is crucial to ensuring we have water now and for future generations.

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