Davis County Water Intelligence Brief

July 6, 2026 | Free-Tier Edition

Situation Summary

Davis County's municipal water supply — delivered primarily by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (WBWCD) via the Davis Aqueduct — enters peak summer demand period drawing on upstream reservoir storage that was charged by a snowpack that melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date. Local canyon creeks confirm late-season low-flow conditions consistent with this early-melt year. Reservoir storage data, system delivery status, and 7-day demand forecast details are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations in the Farmington area are reporting end-of-season conditions consistent with full meltout:

No percent-of-median figures are shown for either station, which reflects that the median SWE for this date is also at or near 0.0" — these readings represent normal seasonal meltout conditions for early July, not below-normal snowpack relative to today's calendar date. The significant signal for 2026 is timing: these stations melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, meaning the seasonal snowmelt pulse that recharges upstream reservoirs and sustains canyon creek flows arrived and concluded earlier than normal. The practical implication for Davis County is that any snowmelt-driven supplemental contribution to canyon creek flows is complete for the season.

Streamflow Conditions

Davis County's canyon creeks function as supplemental local sources and snowmelt timing indicators — not as primary municipal supply. WBWCD project water via the Davis Aqueduct remains the county's foundational supply mechanism.

Farmington Creek at 2 cfs and Kays Creek at 6 cfs are both on falling limbs, consistent with post-peak, late-season recession typical of early-melt years. These small Wasatch Front drainages — each draining roughly 4–15 square miles — are past their snowmelt pulse for the season. The Weber River at Gateway (171 cfs, falling) provides broader basin context: flows are receding along the Weber mainstem, which feeds the upstream reservoir system that WBWCD draws upon for Davis Aqueduct deliveries. Canyon creek return flows from Davis County drain to Farmington Bay, a Great Salt Lake sub-basin — Davis County water use and agricultural return flows have direct bearing on Farmington Bay elevation, which carries ecological significance for the broader GSL system.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through July 5, 2026; USGS streamflow data through July 6, 2026

Data Current As Of: July 6, 2026

Important Disclaimers: This brief provides automated analysis for informational purposes only. Specific numerical claims have not been independently verified. Consult official sources including your local water district, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (WBWCD — primary water authority delivering Weber Basin Project water to Davis County via the Davis Aqueduct), Davis & Weber Counties Canal Company, and Utah Division of Water Rights for regulatory decisions and water rights administration.