CODE ENFORCEMENT CORNER: Is my grass dormant or dead?
Fact: Lawns hibernate. Plants need water to survive, but they will also “go to sleep” if they do not get enough water. During periods of dormancy, grass will turn brown in order to conserve water. Dormant grass and dead grass often look very much alike, but generally if you water a brown lawn for a few days, and it turns green again, it was dormant and if it stays brown, it’s dead. What are the costs associated between keeping your lawn watered versus allowing it to die and having to replace it at a later date to comply with city ordinances? • The average Sandy resident uses approximately 31,000 gallons total each month during peak season months (June–October). The monthly fee for this average water use is $86.05. • If you allow your lawn to die, replacement costs are an average $1,800.* ($.90 cent average cost per square foot) • If you follow code and maintain lawn, cost is approximately $430.27 annually.* (assumes a water efficient sprinkling system) *Based on 2,000 square foot lawn
How can you have a nice landscape and be water wise?
Sandy Police Department
By The Numbers
120: Sworn Officers Positions (109 staffed) 28: Civilian Employees 6: Animal Services Officers 18: Active Volunteers (VIPS) 4: Police K-9’s 22.3 Square Miles: Coverage Area There were 60,564 calls for service in 2019. So far in 2020 (Jan 1-May 31) there have been 26,031 calls for service. 661 vehicle burglaries in 2019. So far in 2020 (Jan 1-May 31) we have handled 330. Please secure your valuables,
Did you know that 65% of water used in Utah is for outdoor purposes? Here are easy ways to be water wise and manage your water usage especially during the heat of summer:
199 residential burglaries in 2019. So far in 2020 (Jan 1-May 31) we have handled 68. Please secure your residence and shut garage doors.
FREE Water Landscape Audit
There were 2,127 traffic accidents in 2019. So far in 2020 (Jan 1-May 31) we have handled 655.
Free to all Sandy City residents. USU auditors will come to your home to make sure your sprinkler system is set properly for your landscape and soil type. To schedule a water audit for your yard, go to: cwel.usu.edu/watercheck.
Sego Lily Garden: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (June 1–Sept. 29), 1472 E Sego Lily Dr. Free to the public.
FREE Water Customer Portal, Water Watch Set alerts to monitor your water usage by days, hours, and gallons used at sandy.utah.gov/waterwatch. Questions? (801) 568-7187 or dbarbee@sandy.utah.gov.
Rebates Rebates are available for purchasing a smart controller and/or replacement of some toilets for a more waterefficient type.. For more information visit utahwatersavers.com (Sandy residents are eligible for this program).
Glass Recycling in Sandy City Sandy City and Waste Management provide two glass drop-off bins at the following locations for residents and businesses: • Sandy City Public Works 8775 S 700 W Sandy City, UT 84070 Open Monday–Friday, from 7 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. The green glass bin is located inside the Maintenance Entrance gate on the north end of the property. If you have problems locating the bin, please check-in at the office. • Sandy City Senior Center/Amphitheater 9310 S 1300 E Sandy City, UT 84070 This location is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The green glass bin is located in the southeast parking area just inside the entrance off 1300 East.
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If you would prefer the convenience of curbside glass collection, you can sign up for monthly collection services through Sandy City’s contractor, Momentum Recycling. The cost is $8 per month and is included on your Sandy City monthly utility bill. When you sign up for this service, there is a one-time $25 to produce, deliver, and maintain your bin. If you are interested, you can sign up online at utah.momentumrecycling.com/sandy/ or call (801) 355-0334.
