… Salt Lake City is considering a new ordinance that would limit new nonresidential properties to 200,000 gallons per day, mirroring the emergency order issued in March. Uses tied to agriculture would be exempt, as would water consumed by schools, government-owned or operated facilities that primarily provide social services, places of worship and hospitals. … “We have got to get our heads and our hands around the water crisis, and start to manage things more responsibly. It’s literally a human survival issue, so … I would be happier if we went even stricter,” said Salt Lake City Councilwoman Victoria Petro.

Other drought impact and response news around the West:

• The Colorado Sun (Denver): Colorado’s wildfires cost a quarter billion dollars, early estimate shows
• CBS Colorado: Drought conditions in many parts of Colorado remain extreme, but monsoon should help
• The Denver Gazette (Colo.): Drought severity increases again in Colorado per weekly update
• CBS Colorado: More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes
• The Denver Post (Colo.): Opinion: If your grass is green, you might be part of the problem