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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? • e average Sandy resident uses approximately 31,000 gallons total each month during peak season months (June–October). e 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 e cient sprinkling system) *Based on 2,000 square foot lawn
How can you have a nice landscape and be water wise?
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:
FREE Water Landscape Audit
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 watere cient 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-o 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. e 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 o ce.
Sandy City, UT 84070 is location is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. e green glass bin is located in the southeast parking area just inside the entrance o 1300 East.
P A G E
Sandy Police Department By The Numbers
120: Sworn O cers Positions (109 sta ed) 28: Civilian Employees 6: Animal Services O cers 18: Active Volunteers (VIPS) 4: Police K-9’s 22.3 Square Miles: Coverage Area ere 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, 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. ere were 2,127 tra c accidents in 2019. So far in 2020 (Jan 1-May 31) we have handled 655.
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. e 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.
