PRESS RELEASE

DRAFT:
9/15/2021
Ogden City Issues Administrative Order Restricting Culinary Water Usage

Ogden City has issued an Administrative Order addressing culinary water restrictions due to drought.

Ongoing drought conditions have resulted in secondary water systems shutting off service early to
preserve water for the upcoming year. It is anticipated that this early shut-off will result in higher than the
regular use of culinary water, necessitating this Order.

The winter of 2020-2021 produced less snowpack than usual, and as a result, Ogden's primary water
source, Pineview Reservoir, has now dropped below 16% of capacity. Low spring precipitation conditions
and warmer than typical summer weather have resulted in water releases from the reservoir to outpace
inflow. Governor Cox issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency due to drought conditions
on May 13, 2021. On June 4, the Ogden City Water Manager declared a moderate water shortage.

Applicable provisions of Ogden's Water Shortage Management Plan are in force, and all residents are
required only to use culinary water within the outlines of this action:
 Water from the city's culinary system may not be used to irrigate lawns or drought-tolerant plants
after October 1, 2021
 Outdoor watering is limited to two days per week
 No outdoor watering between 10 am and 6 pm
 Use of culinary water for spot watering of trees, shrubs, and gardens with a garden hose is allowed
until October 31, 2021
 Use of culinary water for routine hard surface washing of concrete or asphalt, such as patios,
driveways, and sidewalks, is prohibited.
 When possible, delay the installation of new landscapes until spring of 2022
 The use of culinary water by institutional customers for outdoor watering of landscapes serving
the general public may continue through the normal irrigation period with reasonable amounts of
water based on the vegetative needs of the material being irrigated. These customers include
parks, golf courses, cemeteries, schools, and colleges and universities.
 Violations of this Order may result in civil penalties, termination of water service, or Class B
criminal penalties as provided by Ogden City municipal code

Mayor Mike Caldwell said, "This has been a very challenging year for water managers. We have been busy
repairing pipelines and service lines this year that have saved millions and millions of gallons of water and
that is something we're proud to report. However, we still need to ask residents to do their part to
conserve, so we are all proactive in helping to control our situation in the future."

General questions should be directed to the Ogden City Water Manager: 801-629-8097.

Media Contact:
Contact: Justin Anderson
Public Services Deputy Director

Ogden City Communications | 2549 Washington Blvd. | Suite 822

Ogden, UT 84401 | (801) 629-8988
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Ogden City Issues Administrative Order Restricting Culinary Water Usage

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