Water Conservation Improvements and Opportunities

Hello Foxboro North HOA Neighbors!

We hope you are all enjoying your summer and are managing to keep cool. We've observed high pool usage and thank you for following rules and respecting our community amenities so that we can continue to enjoy them. We also appreciate those who have reached out to let us know when there have been irrigation issues. Being a volunteer board, we are often unaware that sprinklers may be on at two in the afternoon on the opposite end of the neighborhood, so your kind messages letting us know of such issues are helpful.

The Board has been researching water conservation strategies in an effort to decrease our water usage, not just in times of drought, but in times of plenty, as well. We have discussed our drought situation and express concern for Utah this very dry summer season and looking ahead to next year. We have been working with our landscaping company to cut down on the frequency of waterings, keep the grass longer, and make sure timers are set to optimum watering times.

We have also met with the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to gather tips and resources for managing water usage. We believe it would be beneficial to share what we've been researching with the rest of the community so that those who are interested may implement their own water saving strategies.

• https://slowtheflow.org

• https://extension.usu.edu/drought

• https://utahwatersavers.com

• https://water.utah.gov/water-data/drought

• https://weberbasin.com/Default

• https://weberbasin.com/Conservation/Rebates

• https://weberbasin.com/Conservation/ClassCalendar

Weber Basin Conservancy District offers classes to the public on a wide range of topics. They also have a library of previously-recorded classes to fit your schedule, as well as offering new classes periodically. There is also a rebate program you can look into to see if you qualify.

We, the Board, would also like to ensure the community is aware that we are not cracking down on yellow lawns this summer. We do still expect yards to be free from weeds and well maintained—grass should be mowed regularly, to about three to four inches in height. Be sure any changes you may implement are inline with the CC&Rs and rules of the community and to seek out Board approval on applicable changes before they are made to prevent delays or possible fines.

City code may or may not allow certain changes to park strips and landscaping (e.g. xeriscaping), so some rebates offered may not be available in our city. Be sure to talk to North Salt Lake City to be certain you are adhering to appropriate city codes.

We wish you a continued safe and happy summer.

Sincerely,

The Foxboro North HOA Board