Water Division

Services Provided

The Water Division has charge of the operation, maintenance, and inspection of the Cedar City Waterworks System.

This includes:

• Transmission and distribution lines
• Mains
• Storage facilities
• Wells
• Sources of supply
• Water meters

Water Rate Structure

Cedar City’s water rate structure is based on the current needs and usage of residents and businesses. The rates are designed to encourage wise use of our water and conservation.

The Water Division works around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources (which are the heart of our community), our way of life, and our children’s future.

Rate Increase effective July 1, 2022

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the Cedar City Council held a Public Hearing to discuss and review a phased water rate increase by tiered usage for residential and non-residential water utility customers. The water rate increase was approved and will take effect July 1, 2022 and will continue annually every July 1st through 2025 for residential customers and through 2026 for non-residential customers. The rate increase is intended to promote conservation and cover the cost of general operations and maintenance, purchasing of water rights, and capital costs to the City's water enterprise fund since the last rate increase in 2012. This includes covering the cost of increased water usage in our region.

• View the notice that was sent out to water utility customers in January 2022 with more information and Frequently Asked Questions.
• CLICK HERE to view the Full Rate Increase Schedule for 2022 - 2026.
  
  
• Resources to Help Conserve Water:
  
  - Central Iron County Water Conservancy District
  - State of Utah Division of Water Resources
  - Utah State University Water Conservation
  - Waterwise Plant List
  - State of Utah Weekly Lawn Watering Guide
  

Annual Watering Times and Restrictions

MANDATORY - Per City Ordinance 37-7-1, from April 1st thru October  31st, please do not irrigate your lawn with culinary water between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Subsequent violations of this ordinance may result in a citation. This ordinance is mandatory and is in effect every year.
 
VOLUNTARY - *NEW* effective through September 30, 2022
Per City Resolution 22-0413-1, Cedar City is requesting the help of all who use culinary water for irrigation, including City facilities, to abide by the voluntary water restriction schedule below:

** Exemptions to this Resolution would include City facilities, public facilities, and individuals that utilize secondary water for irrigation purposes. The Cedar City Water Division may grant an exemption to those that have planted new sod or seed for a two-week period from the date of planting.⁣ Please contact the Water Division to place this request if planting new sod or seed by calling (435) 586-2968. 

Cedar City Water Master Plan

CLICK HERE to access the City's Water Master Plan.

Annual Water Report

View our 2022 Annual Water Report.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

View our 2020 Consumer Confidence Annual Drinking Water Report