Despite a lackluster snow year in the northern part of the state and drought conditions in the south, the Utah Division of Water Resources says reservoir storage remains generally healthy statewide.
All reservoirs in the Wasatch Back are more than 90% full.
Water resource director Candice Hasenyager said she expects the state’s reservoirs to get Utah through the summer, but worries another year with minimal precipitation could stress the state supply.
The southern part of the state is experiencing below-normal stream flows, the Sevier River reached an all-time low flow and the Virgin River has been flowing much below normal since January.
Earlier this week, the Utah Division of Wildlife issued an emergency change to increase the fishing limit at Crouse Reservoir in Uinta County, citing low water levels.
Hasenyager reminded residents to be mindful of their water use, especially when it comes to sprinklers and other outdoor water use.
