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Parowan outlines red/yellow/green irrigation plan and signals ordinance to ban watering 10 AM–6 PM
Summary
City staff presented a tiered pressurized‑irrigation system (green/yellow/red) to conserve water during shortages and the council directed staff to return with an ordinance prohibiting watering between 10 AM and 6 PM for all sources.
City Manager Dan Jessen and Public Works Superintendent Aldo Biasi presented a pressurized‑irrigation plan on April 16 that uses a red/yellow/green system to manage watering based on pond and reservoir levels. Under the plan, 'green' allows two days per week with conservation messaging, 'yellow' signals that users should conserve and prepare for restrictions, and 'red' limits pressurized irrigation to one day per week.
Staff reported several mainline leaks discovered during startup and estimated service would resume after repairs. Councilmembers emphasized conservation—Yankee Reservoir was reported 'six feet from full'—and agreed to bring an ordinance banning watering from 10 AM–6 PM regardless of water source. Communications plans include Yopify, social media, and signage; enforcement would progress from friendly calls to citations as needed.
Why it matters: The plan formalizes watering limits and enforcement steps during drought or low‑supply periods and directs staff to pursue an ordinance that would standardize daytime watering restrictions.
