Each year, Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities provides this Drinking Water Quality Report to keep our customers informed about the safety and quality of their drinking water. This report contains important information about our drinking water system, including the results of all regulated contaminants detected during 2025. To ensure the highest standards of […]
Salt Lake City begins Lead Service Line Replacement Program, investing in safe drinking water and aging infrastructure
April 29, 2026 Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) officially launched its Lead Service Line Replacement Program on April 29, with the first replacement of a lead water service line on a residential property. This program, which was developed in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s new Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, is […]
Mayor Mendenhall responds to drought, calls for water conservation efforts heading into warmer weather
March 19, 2026 With snow levels and early spring runoff well below average this year, Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced Salt Lake City will enter a Stage 2 Advisory for drought response today. It is the first time since October 2022 that the City has advised a Stage 2 response. While the current overall water supply […]
2025 Annual Report
2025 Annual Report This year, we continued making key investments to maintain and strengthen our systems that deliver high-quality drinking water to you. We know rate changes affect households, and we’re committed to using every ratepayer dollar responsibly to protect public health and keep your water clean, delicious, and flowing. Public Utilities Director Laura Briefer […]
2025 Water Conservation Plan: City Council Public Hearing
After holding our virtual town hall meeting and two in-person open houses, the 2025 Water Conservation Plan is moving through City Council for review, discussion, public comment, and eventual adoption. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, December 2 at 7pm; and Council will consider adopting the plan on Tuesday, December 9. Attached is […]
Fall Conservation Tips
Winterizing your sprinklers Whether you are a confident DIY-er or you hire a professional, winterizing your sprinkler system and backflow device before the first frost is a great way to protect your pipes from breaks and future water leaks. Here’s a quick overview of what to do: For a more detailed tutorial, check out this […]
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities publishes 2024 annual report
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) has published the 2024 annual report documenting many of the Department’s efforts over the past year. The report is available to review online.
Lead and Copper CATEX
The State of Utah Division of Drinking Water (DDW) is proposing to fund the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Funding. SLCDPU is undertaking an environmental review for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This project aims to replace aging […]
Salt Lake City rehabilitates Emigration Creek stormwater infrastructure
Salt Lake City, UT – Construction has started on a critical project to rehabilitate Emigration Creek in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) is rehabilitating the Emigration Creek stormwater culvert, the 60” diameter pipe which conveys creek water beneath 1700 South. The culvert itself has fallen into disrepair and its […]
Emergency water outages
What to expect during a water outage Salt Lake City works to maintain the reliability of our vast water distribution network. Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances (like water main breaks), an emergency water outage is required. In the event of an emergency water outage, our crews strive to minimize the impact to our community and […]