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Happy Earth Day

Posted on: April 22nd, 2022

A video from DPU and friends.

2021 Annual Report

Posted on: December 6th, 2021

Read our Annual Report here!

Source Water Protection Week

Posted on: September 24th, 2021

Source Water Protection Week is September 26-October 2! Check out the information below to learn more about what source water is and how you can help us protect it.

Interview with Watershed Program Manager

Posted on: August 19th, 2021

The interview starts at around 4:30 into the video. Thanks for watching.

Water Conservation

Posted on: August 10th, 2021

This chart shows reduced water usage. Thank you for all your efforts!

Water Check: Save H2O

Posted on: June 4th, 2020

It’s simple–and free–to test your outdoor watering levels for maximum efficiency and conservation. Salt Lake City Public Utilities works regularly with Utah State University’s Center for Water Efficient Landscaping CWEL), and we highly recommend registering for their Water Check program. You’ll get a customized irrigation plan and learn effective watering technique. A lower water bill […]

We have rain barrels

Posted on: June 4th, 2020

We have a limited number of rain barrels available for public purchase. They sell for $68. To purchase, please call our Customer Service team, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 801-483-6900, ext. 2. Note: COVID-19 safety restrictions are in place at our building. Customer Service representatives will explain the rain barrel pickup process.

More rain barrels coming soon!

Posted on: April 8th, 2020

Big thanks to everyone who bought a rain barrel yesterday. We sold out in just a few hours! Our Conservation Program Manager Stephanie Duer is now ordering more stock. Stephanie will add your name to a wait list if you email her–we are hoping for new inventory in 4 to 6 weeks. Stephanie will call […]

Greet April showers with a rain barrel

Posted on: April 7th, 2020

April showers bring May flowers. Nice to know, especially in this COVID-19 era. We have rain barrels in stock and for sale at $68 each. Capturing rain water for landscaping is a great conservation measure, and we know more of you are working in the yard these days. We can sell and arrange for your […]

Rain on? Water off!

Posted on: September 9th, 2019

Have you checked your automatic sprinkler timer box lately? Shorter days, longer nights, cooler temperatures, and more rain mean it’s time to throttle back on watering. Switching the sprinkler timer to the manual setting and watering sparingly this month will help conserve water and go easier on your wallet, too.