Uintah County remains under a drought emergency declaration for 2026, according to recent updates from county officials, as regional water levels and municipal infrastructure face ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Drought emergency and irrigation issues
Uintah County declared a drought emergency for the 2026 season earlier this year, following previous fire restriction orders issued in April. In Loa, the town recently addressed irrigation challenges after an East irrigation pump failure caused water service interruptions in mid-May.
San Rafael River water levels
Water monitoring at the San Rafael River near Green River shows a gage height of 4.47 feet as of June 10, 2026. This measurement follows a slightly higher reading of 4.52 feet recorded on June 4.
Loa budget and irrigation meetings
The Loa Town Council scheduled a public hearing for June 11, 2026, to amend the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The council also held an educational meeting on June 1, 2026, regarding the Loa Town irrigation system in coordination with Fremont Irrigation.
Regional administrative and planning updates
Other regional administrative activities include Marriott-Slaterville's maintenance of secondary water feasibility plans and storm water management protocols. In Wales, the Planning and Zoning Commission continues its monthly review of development proposals and land use applications.
The Paragonahtown Planning Commission has maintained a schedule of public hearings throughout 2025 and 2026, focusing on ordinances such as short-term rentals and fence height regulations.
