Utah Drought
KSL NewsRadio is Utah’s source for drought news. Our team is dedicated to showing the impacts of low water levels, pictures of real-life scenarios, updated drought statuses and more.
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Recent Utah rain sends the state closer to average water levels
Utah's recent summer rain brought the state's water levels up. Now, the state is extremely close to average water levels.
7 days ago
Utah DNR now tracks groundwater trends online, some concern over depleting levels
A new online tool is helping gather data on Utah’s groundwater levels, after depleting groundwater levels in southern and southwestern Utah.
23 days ago
One Utah city will offer prizes to get people to conserve more water
The city of Millcreek hopes to encourage its residents to conserve water with a new game that offers prizes.
24 days ago
Getting a backyard pool? Make sure your builder has experience
Planning on having a pool built in your backyard? It might be a good idea to double check that your builder is experienced.
29 days ago
Drought returns to Utah in Tooele County
The U.S. Drought Monitor's most recent report found that about half of Tooele County is experiencing moderate drought.
1 month ago
More than half of Utah is now ‘abnormally dry,’ but still not in a drought.
The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor lists 53% of Utah's land as 'abnormally dry' but the state is still not in a drought.
1 month ago
How Utah construction workers are battling triple digit heat
Construction crews are having to deal with intense heat in Utah state this summer by taking breaks and communicating with one another.
2 months ago
Lake-effect drought? New study shows a shrinking Great Salt Lake may exacerbate Utah’s drought conditions
A new study shows the impact of the shrinking Great Salt Lake could be exacerbating drought conditions.
2 months ago
Utah, other Colorado River Basin states want to ensure conserved water gets to Lake Powell
Water managers from Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico recently adopted a resolution to begin work to create a program that tracks conserved water.
2 months ago