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Ogden issues warning: If residents misuse culinary water, they could be charged with a crime

Officials worry people will use drinking water to keep their lawns green.

(Francisco Kjolseth  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) Pineview Reservoir, Ogden's primary water supply, seen on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, has since dropped below 16% capacity. Water managers shut off secondary water early due to Utah's prolonged drought, and now they're working to prevent residents from using drinking water instead to keep their landscapes green.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Pineview Reservoir, Ogden's primary water supply, seen on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, has since dropped below 16% capacity. Water managers shut off secondary water early due to Utah's prolonged drought, and now they're working to prevent residents from using drinking water instead to keep their landscapes green.