South Jordan says June water use fell 14% as drought restrictions continue

South Jordan reported that citywide culinary water use fell 14% in June 2026 compared with June 2025, exceeding the community’s 10% conservation goal while a Level 2 water-availability designation remains in effect.

The figures appear in the city’s Water Smart SoJo page, updated July 20, 2026. South Jordan also reported culinary water-use reductions of 7% in April and 4% in May compared with the same months in 2025.

June result topped the city’s goal

The June comparison was 4 percentage points better than the city’s 10% reduction target. South Jordan did not publish gallon totals or explain a methodology beyond the year-over-year comparisons on the conservation page.

The city describes the conservation effort as community-wide, involving residents, businesses and South Jordan government. The city also says it purchases 100% of its drinking water from the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District service area.

Level 2 water conditions continue

South Jordan’s April 15 water-restrictions notice said the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and its member agencies, including South Jordan, had issued Level 2 water restrictions because of severe drought conditions. The notice said participating cities were expected to work toward a 10% reduction in water use.

The city’s current Water Smart SoJo guidance encourages residents to water lawns two days per week or less. South Jordan says that local recommendation may differ from the state’s weekly watering guide because it also considers current water-supply conditions.

The two-days-per-week-or-less recommendation is practical watering guidance, separate from the 10% community conservation goal. The July 20 update does not announce a new city ordinance, penalty or enforcement program.

Utah drought emergency declared in May

The local conservation effort comes as Utah remains under a statewide drought emergency. Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an executive order on May 21, 2026, declaring a statewide state of emergency because of drought conditions, according to the Utah Division of Water Resources.

That declaration provides statewide context, but South Jordan’s 14% figure is a local comparison between June 2026 and June 2025. The reported decline should not be read as proof that drought conditions have eased or that the reduction is permanent.

What residents should watch

For South Jordan residents, the current local guidance is to limit lawn watering to two days per week or less and follow future city conservation updates. Additional monthly comparisons will show whether June’s reduction continues through the rest of the summer.

Sources

• Level 2 Water Restrictions Issued: What Does That Mean For South Jordan Residents
• Drought in Utah | Utah Division of Water Resources