8/25/25 Update

 8/25/25-- We received 0.16 inches of rain last night. The current level of the reservoir is 35 feet. The reservoir rose 6 inches over the weekend. Your efforts to conserve water and follow the no weekend watering restrictions are beneficial to all and help extend the Irrigation season.

NO WEEKEND WATERING starting 8/8/2025

 

Settlement Canyon Irrigation Shareholders:

 

Due to the rapidly dropping level of the reservoir, the weekend Watering Restrictions Begin Friday, August 8, 2025.

ALL Shareholders are not allowed to water from Friday 8pm until Monday 7am. That includes those shareholders with a meter.

 

The current level of the reservoir is 39.9 feet as of 8/4/2025. Last week the level was at 42.3feet, so it dropped 2.4 feet in one week. Thank you for being water wise and mindful of your usage.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

 

 

Thanks,

Kristin

Water Usage 7/28/2025

 

To All Shareholders,

 We are writing to inform you of a concerning drop in the water level at our reservoir. Over the past seven days, the reservoir has decreased by approximately 4 feet. This rate of depletion is unsustainable and could lead to mandatory watering restrictions if not addressed promptly.

 

To help avoid such restrictions, we are asking all shareholders to be water wise and use our irrigation resources as efficiently and sparingly as possible. This includes:

 

•              Watering only when necessary

 

•              Avoiding daytime watering to reduce evaporation

 

•              Checking for and fixing leaks in irrigation systems

 

•              Turning off water during rain or cooler weather

 

Currently, the reservoir level as of 7/28/2025, is 42.3 feet. In 2024 at this time, the level was 49 feet. In 2023 it was at 52 feet and in 2022 the level was at 28 feet. If we continue to drop, the first restriction would be no weekend watering for all shareholders, even those with a meter on their connection.

 

Our goal is to slow the current rate of use so that we can continue to provide adequate water for all shareholders throughout the remainder of the irrigation season. If we can all work together and be mindful of our water usage, we can help preserve this vital resource and avoid further restrictions.

 

We appreciate your cooperation and stewardship of our shared water resources. If you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

Sincerely,

Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company

**UPDATE** 7/3/2025 Water lines shut off for those North and West of 200 South and Coleman

 ***7/3/2025 (4pm) UPDATE The water has been turned on for most connections. There is a small section between Utah  Ave and Vine Street along Coleman that does not have the water turned back on. The rest of the connections have their water back on. ***

The water has been shut off due to 2 breaks in the line of the irrigation system.

The water is off for those North and West of 200 South and Coleman. The leaks are being repaired right now.

Thanks for your patience.

7/2/2025 ** update there are multiple breaks that happened at the same time. They are trying to repair the broken lines, but it will take several days. They are hoping the water is on by the end of the week. Weston is working on it.***

Settlement Canyon Reservoir 1/20/2025

 

Dear Shareholders,

We want to let you know that Settlement Canyon Reservoir is now closed to the public. This wasn't an easy decision, but it's one we feel necessary to keep everyone safe.

Unfortunately, despite our efforts to monitor the area and educate the public, we have been unable to keep people away from the dangerous areas of the ice. This creates serious risks, and closing the reservoir is the only way we can truly prevent another tragedy from happening.

Your safety means everything to us, and we appreciate your understanding as we take this step to protect our community. We know this may cause some inconvenience, and we are truly sorry for that, but we hope you'll support us as we put safety first.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company

6/29/2023 Irrigation Update

 

Shareholders,

 

The water is no longer going over the spillway. There continues to be a steady flow of runoff to fill the reservoir. We ask shareholders to be water wise and use resourcefully the water we have been given.

 

The Board will monitor the usage and level of the reservoir, then make decisions about meter allotment and if/when restrictions are needed.

 

Here is a helpful guide to watering your lawn.

https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/

 

 

Thank you.

Settlement Canyon Irrigation

 

 

Kristin West

Settlement Canyon Irrigation

(435) 833-9606

Irrigation Update

 

Shareholders,

 

Here is an update on Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company and the Reservoir.

 

The reservoir is still going over the spillway. There continues to be a steady flow going down the canyon in the creek from the grate by the yellow gate.

 

 

 

 

• We are currently not under any water restrictions. We ask you to be water wise and use resourcefully to help manage the water we have been given. The allotment for meters has not been determined for this season. The Board will monitor the levels and make decisions about the allotment for meters when the runoff has slowed down more.  Those shareholders with meters will be informed with that information when the decision is made.
• The water flowing over the spillway is in the flood pipe and it flows out past 900 West then to the overflow area down off 700 South.
• If you notice a leak in your area or have a water Emergency, please contact David Lee at (435) 841-9522

 

• The Board continues to work with Tooele City and Tooele County to do flood mitigation. The City and County have worked hard to clear out the flood channels to minimize flooding.

 

• We have applied for and been granted an ARPA grant from the State of Utah to help with Meter Installation. We have been working hard to complete the Water Conservation Plan and have turned that in to the State. We are waiting for further information and what is needed to continue moving forward.

 

• The Irrigation Company continues with the installation of water meters. The Utah State Government has issued a bill requiring all secondary watering systems to be metered by 2030. Our contracted plumber, LeGrand Jensen Construction/Weston Jensen is working to install these meters. The installation began in 2020 at 500 South and 50 West and continued North on 50 West. We have approximately 155 meters installed.
• At the Annual Shareholder Meeting in 2020, a motion was made to charge each shareholder $1700 per connection for those meters already installed and to move forward with the installation of more meters. The average cost will need to be reflective of the increase in parts, supplies and labor. You will be notified when the meter is to be installed on your connection. An invoice will be sent when the meter is installed and payment will be due. Payment arrangements can be made by contacting the office.