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Mount Pleasant officials weigh water conservation as splash pad plans continue
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Summary
Council members discussed low Sanpitch Reservoir levels (about 11%), a public water town hall for April 8, and a city grant application to allow free splash pad use after staff reported last year's splash-pad consumption was about 460,000 gallons.
City staff and council members on March 24 focused on water supply concerns and plans to keep the community splash pad operating this summer. Councilman Rondy G. Black flagged that Sanpitch Reservoir is at roughly 11% capacity and said the city will host a Town Hall to educate residents on water issues; the School District is expected to participate.
Britanny Adams told the council the splash pad used about 460,000 gallons last year and said the city is applying for a grant to allow free public use this season. Council members indicated support for keeping the splash pad open while exploring water-saving measures such as a recycling system or allowing adjacent turf to go dormant.
Debbie James said she met with Kaden Jorgensen, Pleasant Creek water master, and noted a public meeting about water is scheduled for April 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Colter Allen recommended the city develop a contingency plan if reservoir levels do not improve; Councilman Cade A. Beck emphasized that the city must set an example on conservation and said the city will work with J-U-B Engineers to get a well operational to support culinary water at the park.
The council did not adopt any formal restrictions at the March 24 meeting; staff will continue outreach, pursue grant funding for the splash pad, and provide updated water-status information to the public.