SALT LAKE CITY — Local water districts are asking people to start reducing their outdoor water use to avoid problems later on.

The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District said Thursday that it has documented a 15% increase in outdoor water use over last year at a time when it is unnecessary.

"Really you should only be watering your grass two times a week in this early summer. It might bump up to three times a week later," said Kelly Good, the district's community engagement manager. "So really think about it. If you’re watering more than two times a week? Cut back one time a week. If you’re watering four times a week? Cut back two times."

The district provides water to a significant part of the Salt Lake Valley. Salt Lake City Public Utilities on Thursday said it had also documented a

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