Watering Restrictions-beginning May 18, 2026

Shareholders,

As of Monday, May 18, 2026 we will be moving to the next step of watering restrictions. You can find that schedule below. The level of the reservoir has dropped over 3 feet in a little over a week. The current level is 46.5 feet.

Weekend watering restrictions will remain in place for all shareholders and you are asked to please use the water resourcefully and wisely.  For shareholders with a meter, the days and times on this schedule do not need to be followed due to the gallon allotment of water per share you are following. Shareholders with a meter can water when it is convenient but must stay within the gallon allotment per share. This year the allotment is 44,000 gallons per share. Each shareholder is responsible to monitor their own usage (with your eyeonwater account). If you go over the allotment, your meter will be locked and you will lose all watering privileges until you show purchase or lease of another share. The fee to unlock the meter will be $100.

Your efforts to be water wise are appreciated.

Thanks,

Settlement Canyon Irrigation Board of Directors

 

Spring Water Turn on Date

The water will be turned on Saturday, April 18 in the morning.  Please make sure your sprinklers are shut off and connections are closed. Farmers, please make sure your risers are shut off. 

As you all are aware, this year has been below average in snowfall in our area. We are in an D3(Extreme) drought. Currently as of 4/7/2026, the level of the reservoir is 48.9 feet. The reservoir is full at 60.5 feet. The pumps are on to get as much water to the reservoir as possible. This year will require all shareholders’ efforts to be waterwise and resourceful. The recommended watering times are between 6pm and 10am. Lawns only need 1 to 1.5 inches of water weekly to reach deep roots.  Here is a link to help guide you in your weekly watering.

https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/
The system will pressurize more efficiently if all valves are turned off. We will begin the season with a no weekend watering restriction. This is for all shareholders, even those with a meter. This restriction will begin on Friday, April 24 at 8pm. This will allow shareholders to test their system throughout the week and get leaks fixed if needed.  No weekend watering will be allowed between Friday 8pm through Monday,7am. If you notice a leak in your area please call David Lee at (435) 841-9522 or the office at (435) 833-9606.

The allotment for those with meters is 44,000 gallons per share.  The Reservoir level will be monitored and if the amount can be increased later in the season, shareholders will be told that information. Please be very conscientious of how you use your water. You are ultimately responsible for keeping track of your meter readings. Exceeding your allotment will result in locked service and assessed significant penalties. Please use your “eyeonwater” account to monitor your usage. If you need that information, please contact the office.

  Here are a few websites with helpful information:

·         Snowpack https://www.ksl.com/weather/snowpack  

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

·         More information about the Drought classification  https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/About/AbouttheData/DroughtClassification.aspx

 

 

 

 

Your efforts to conserve and use water wisely are greatly appreciated. If you have questions, please contact the office.

Water User Helpful Information

Here are a few websites with helpful information:

Snowpack (our area is Tooele-Mining Fork)   https://www.ksl.com/weather/snowpack

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

Conservation   https://localscapes.com/

Drought classification  https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/About/AbouttheData/DroughtClassification.aspx

https://extension.usu.edu/climate/research/reducing-residential-landscape-water-use-in-utah-technologies-and-strategies

For updates you can go to our Facebook page: Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company

Office Phone down

 9/24/2025

The office phone line is currently down and waiting to be repaired/looked at. If you need to contact the office please email at settlementcanyon@live.com.

Thanks,

Kristin

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