Over half of Utahns believe the state won’t have enough water in 20 years

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 SALT LAKE CITY — A new study conducted by Envision Utah found that more than half of Utahns believe there won’t be enough water in the state’s near future.

According to the study, water is a top concern for Utahns, only behind housing and the cost of living.

47% of Utahns believe the state has enough water to meet its current needs. 57% believe it won’t in 20 years.

Two-thirds of respondents said too much water goes to outdoor water use, with 41% saying they feel guilty about the amount of water they use on their landscaping.

Utah has several water incentives in place, including money to replace aging toilets and water-smart landscaping.

According to the study, most Utahns, 90%, believe their household uses an average to less than average amount of water compared to other households.

The top five things Utahns believe they can do to save water are all related to outdoor residential water use. They include:

• Avoid watering during the hottest or windiest parts of the day
• Turning off water when it’s not in use
• Change yards from mostly grass to mostly native plants
• Watering fewer times per week
• Changing yards from mostly grass to desert landscaping and xeriscape

71% of Utahns believe parks, sports fields and golf courses use too much water.

The study shows the majority of Utahns, 63%, believe the state government has the most responsibility compared to anyone else when it comes to water conservation.

Learn more about water use and conservation at utahwatersavers.com.

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