Utah’s Water
Mike Anderson and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
‘Sacrifices’ will need to be made from Bear River water supply to help Great Salt Lake
With the Bear River serving so many different purposes in the state of Utah, agricultural producers are trying to make sure their uses for the river aren't forgotten as lawmakers discuss the preservation of the Great Salt Lake.14 hours ago
Dan Rascon
New water treatment plant will improve water heading for Utah Lake
A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant will eventually provide Utah Lake with a big boost.2 days ago
Mike Anderson
New tool for algal bloom mitigation is making breakthrough results in Utah, scientists say
Scientists are testing a new tool that aims to help suppress algal blooms in bodies of water, and experts say the tool is seeing breakthrough results.3 days ago
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Large amounts of water sent to Great Salt Lake ahead of spring runoff
While Utah did not have a record water year this year, water managers say there is so much water that some is being sent into the Great Salt Lake.9 days ago
Mike Anderson
Firefighters burn invasive phragmites in Ogden Bay
Crews started to burn 2,000 acres of invasive phragmites in the Ogden Bay Wildlife Management Area Friday.13 days ago
Cary Schwanitz
Feds pour $7 million into southern Utah water pipeline project
A project to build a new pipeline that will run from the Ash Creek Reservoir to the Chief Toquer Reservoir received $7 million from the bipartisan Infrastructure Law.29 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Second Gentleman visits Utah touting federal money to help Salt Lake City’s aging water pipes
The second gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff, was in Utah today to help announce a program to replace aging pipes in Salt Lake City.1 month ago
Emma Benson
South Jordan combats water scarcity with new recycling water technology
As the Utah population grows, so does our need for clean water. One city is aiming to be more water-wise.1 month ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Here’s how much Lake Powell is expected to rise this year
Lake Powell is expected to receive a decent bump in the coming months, but experts say it still has a "long way to go" after years of drought.1 month ago
Lindsay Aerts
Water watchers ‘encouraged’ that this year’s extra runoff could help Great Salt Lake rise
Rain and snow could hit Utah overnight - adding to Utah's already-above-average snowpack.1 month ago
Cary Schwanitz
WEATHER ALERT: Snow, high winds returning to Utah
The National Weather Service said we are in for a one-two weather punch including snow and high winds along Utah this week.1 month ago
Aimee Cobabe, KSL NewsRadio and Shelby Lofton, KSL TV
Salt Lake water officials say there’s ‘no danger’ to drinking water after chemicals found in city wells
During a recent federal water sampling program, Salt Lake City officials discovered PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in two of the city's more than twenty groundwater wells.2 months ago
Cary Schwanitz
February snow totals guarantee above-normal snowpack, Great Salt Lake level increases
The above normal snowpack in February will add water to the Great Salt Lake.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Feds adopt emergency Colorado River plan that aims to save Lake Powell and Lake Mead
Federal officials are enacting an emergency Colorado River to reduce water consumption by at least 3 million acre-feet in coming years.2 months ago
Shara Park
New reservoir to help southern Utah water supply moves closer to reality
A new source of water is one step closer to becoming a reality for residents in southern Utah's Washington County with the Chief Toquer Reservoir.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
WEATHER ALERT: Here’s what to expect as remnants of California blizzard head to Utah
A storm arriving in Utah has the potential to deliver multiple feet of mountain snow and decent valley accumulation this weekend, depending on variables.2 months ago
Eliza Pace
Utah’s water conditions, including snowpack, look ‘optimistic,’ experts say
Storms from January have increased snowpack levels and Utah's water supply shows signs of "resilience and abundance."2 months ago
Alex Cabrero
Utah Lake release sends 300 million gallons of water a day into the Great Salt Lake
The Utah Lake control gates in Saratoga Springs opened Thursday morning to release water into the Great Salt Lake.3 months ago
Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio
Utah snowpack is now in great shape
What a difference a month can make. Data revealed that statewide, the Utah snowpack has grown to over 100%. In some regions, it has reached over 120%.3 months ago
Mike Anderson
Dust from Great Salt Lake helps algal blooms thrive, study finds
A new study is putting a large part of the blame for algal blooms on blowing dust.3 months ago
Mike Anderson
Weather analysts say February wet storms will increase snowpack
February is bringing some strong numbers when it comes to Utah's snowpack along the Wasatch Front.3 months ago
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News
Invasive phragmites are needlessly sucking water out of Great Salt Lake
An invasive plant species is using excessive water around the Great Salt Lake.3 months ago
Carter WIlliams, KSL.com
Should the Great Salt Lake be considered a person? Group says yes, Utah bill says no
A bill passed the senate which prohibits legislation from giving extra rights to the Great Salt Lake.3 months ago
