Drinking Water

Ways to Save Water Indoors

• Check all faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks.
• Install water saving showerheads and ultra-low-flush toilets.
• Take shorter showers.
• Never use your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator.
• Rinse vegetables in a full sink or pan of water.
• Fully load your dishwasher.
• Rinse dishes in a full sink or pan of water.
• Wash full loads of clothes.

Ways to Save Water Outdoors

• Don't over-water landscaping.
• Water your lawn or garden early in the morning or late in evening.
• Adjust sprinklers so that they don't water the sidewalk or street.
• Don't water on cool, rainy or windy days.
• Equip all hoses with shut-off nozzles.
• Use drip irrigation systems.
• Plant drought-tolerant or low water-use plants and grasses.
• Use shrubs and ground cover to reduce the amount of grass.
• Place mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and discourage weeds.
• Set your mower blades one notch higher, since longer grass means less evaporation.
• Use a pool cover to cut down on water evaporation.
• Use a bucket instead of a hose to wash your car.
• Use a broom rather than a hose to clean sidewalks, driveways, loading docks and parking lots.

Water Quality Report
South Salt Lake City
2006

We are pleased to present this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the water and services we deliver every day. Our continuous goal is to provide a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to be aware of the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are
committed to ensuring the quality of your water.

We are pleased to report that our drinking water meets federal and state requirements.

To read the report in detail, click here.

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District teaches additional free classes on water conservation and landscaping wisely. Click here for more information.