Children/Family Friendly Activities

Kids' Activities at Sandy Library & Online
Visit the Sandy Library for details on exciting kids' activities happening both at the library and online.

Nature Journaling for Teens at Sandy Library
Join us to explore the great outdoors and learn how water shapes our local environment. Develop your skills in asking questions, making observations, and discovering nature.
Date: May 8
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Metropolitan Water District Open House
Tour the water treatment plant for free and learn about upcoming projects. Enjoy refreshments and activities for all ages.
Location: 3430 E Danish Rd. 
Date: May 9
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt at Sego Lily Gardens
Embark on a DIY scavenger hunt with 8 stations and stamp your passport at each stop. Turn in your completed passport for a prize of your choice!
Date: May 10
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WaterSmart Customer Portal

WaterSmart offers you in-depth insights into your household water usage. Access the portal via your mobile device or web browser at sandy.utah.gov/watersmart. Register for this free service by entering your billing account number and email address. Once registered, you can:

• Access all your utility data as soon as it becomes available each billing period.
• Compare your water use to similar-sized homes in your neighborhood.
• Detect potential leaks early on.
• Receive personalized recommendations for saving water and money.

Waterwise Rebates

Looking to save water on your lawn or considering replacing your turfgrass? Sandy residents can apply for waterwise landscape rebates of $2-$3 per square foot when replacing turf with waterwise landscaping. Visit Utah Water Savers to learn more and apply. Check out free waterwise landscaping classes and resources from LocalScapes to help you get started. Let’s work together to create a more sustainable landscape!

Schedule a free Water Check

Schedule a Free Water Check Book a professional Water Check to assess the efficiency of your automated sprinkler irrigation system. Trained evaluators will visit your home, business, or institution to provide a customized irrigation schedule. They will evaluate your soil type, grass root depth, sprinkler distribution uniformity, and water pressure. The process takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, and you don't need to be present. Water Checks are available from May to August.

To schedule an appointment, visit Utah State University's Water Check.