The official Twitter account for the Washington County Water Conservancy District, a not-for-profit public agency managing Southern Utah’s regional water needs.
We’ve got a new neighbor at Red Hills Desert Garden! 🦉 A Great Horned Owl family is nesting above the garden. Trail is temporarily closed, but a viewing area is open—watch from a safe distance. #OwlWatch#RespectWildlife#HootHoot
Get your yard ready for spring with a free landscape workshop.
All workshops are held at the water district office (533 E. Waterworks Dr., St. George), starting at 10 a.m. and lasting about 60-90 min.
Don’t miss out. Details at https://t.co/FW8pslNgoI
Utah’s water outlook is getting tougher. We’re responding with real solutions:
🌱 Grass removal incentives
♻️ Water reuse for our future
🏡 Highest water efficiency standards in the state for new construction
Less grass. Smarter use. Long-term security.
🔗https://t.co/1Y4NWXMG0M
Spring watering tip: Ease into it.
Your lawn just woke up — it doesn’t need a full spa day yet.
Start at 1X a week, then slowly bump up to 2X… and eventually no more than 3X a week as temps rise.
#EaseIntoSpring#WaterWiseUtah
“So this infrastructure you’re seeing today is going to be a key component in our reuse system,” said Zach Renstrom, general manager of the WCWCD. “It’s also a key component to ensuring that we have water for the next 20 years for our community.”
https://t.co/ouuA1hyDNJ
ICYMI: Opening in February 2026, a new water reclamation facility in Southern Utah will be turning wastewater into a reliable resource for the future. Read more:
https://t.co/mvBFS80N2j
Curious about water reuse in Washington County? Interested in sharing your thoughts? Public comment period closes 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Friday, Jan. 23. Read on for details.
https://t.co/yOMkbVhhHf
Trade your thirsty lawn for a desert-smart dream yard — on us!
One Washington County homeowner will receive a free, professionally designed and installed waterwise landscape. Apply online before Jan. 18th by clicking this link: https://t.co/gW8vWTnPTh
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season! 🎄✨
Please note: The district office will close at noon on Dec 24 and reopen at 8 a.m. on Dec 26.
💡 Let your lights shine bright — and let your sprinklers sit this one out.
Landscapes are dormant in winter and don’t need extra watering. Turning off your irrigation system now helps prevent damage, saves water, and keeps our community’s supply strong for spring. #wateroff
A new policy in Washington County introduces new requirements and assessments for large water users. WCWCD's Doug Bennett talks with @KUTV2News.
https://t.co/3bYhAeXK8T
WCWCD rolls out a new water-shortage plan that hands cities the reins — they’ll each get a cut in water budgets (10-60%) and must decide how to comply. Miss the mark? Penalties of 300-500% extra cost. Drought risk meets local action. https://t.co/3VsyMXzJj6
“The top 1% of commercial, institutional and industrial customers that we already have in the region use almost as much water as the other 99% — that’s how much they move the needle,” said Doug Bennett, conservation manager WCWCD.
https://t.co/dqa7P8KkWQ
The 2025 water year was a tough one. The good news? The new water year, which began October 1, is off to a more promising start. Learn more from our GM here: https://t.co/K5uku0fDhZ
#WaterWiseUtah