July 2026 MAYOR’S OFFICE
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Brett A. Hales -Mayor
Murray City Water Conservation and Rebates for Residents
mayor@murray.utah.gov 801-264-2600 10 East 4800 South, Murray, Utah 84107
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Grant Elementary . . . . . . . 801-264-7416 Heritage Center (Senior Programming) . . . 801-264-2635 Hillcrest Jr. High . . . . . . . . 801-264-7442 Horizon Elementary . . . . . 801-264-7420 Liberty Elementary . . . . . . 801-264-7424 Longview Elementary. . . . 801-264-7428 Ken Price Ball Park. . . . . . . 801-262-8282 Miss Murray Competition (Lindsey D. Smith) . . . . . . . 801-699-2288 McMillan Elementary . . . . 801-264-7430 Murray Area Chamber of Commerce.. . . . . . . . . . . 801-263-2632 Murray Arts Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-268-1335 Murray City Cemetery . . . . 801-264-2637 Murray Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-264-7414 Murray High School . . . . . 801-264-7460 Murray Museum . . . . . . . . 801-264-2589 Murray Parks and Recreation Office . . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Parkway Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-262-4653 Murray Park Aquatics Pool . . . . . . . . . . .801 290-4190 Mick Riley Golf Course (SL County). . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-266-8185 Parkside Elementary . . . . . 801-264-7434 Riverview Jr. High . . . . . . . 801-264-7446 Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . 801-468-2560 Salt Lake County Ice Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-270-7280 The Park Center . . . . . . . . . 801-284-4200 Viewmont Elementary . . . 801-264-7438
Benjamin Franklin famously said, “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” As Utah faces ongoing water challenges, Murray City is committed to protecting this vital resource through conservation programs, infrastructure improvements, public education, and rebate opportunities that help residents save both water and money. By reducing demand today, we can help ensure the well doesn’t run dry for future generations. What Murray City is Doing Murray City continuously reviews and improves water policy through the city’s Water Conservation Plan, which is updated every five years, and through the new Water Element in the City Plan. These planning tools help guide conservation priorities, long term water supply decisions, and policy updates as conditions change. Each year, Murray City invests approximately $3.2 million in Mainline Replacement Program, repairing and replacing aging water infrastructure. This ongoing effort helps reduce water loss and keeps the water system reliable for residents. The city has also implemented Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technology for all retail water meters, allowing monthly monitoring of water usage and system performance. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology is coming soon, providing customers with near real-time water usage information that can help identify leaks and improve conservation efforts. Additional conservation projects include: • High-consumption and possible leak notifications for customers • Continuous upgrades to the city’s SCADA control system for improved efficiency • A tiered water rate structure that encourages responsible water use • Community education and outreach at local events, including Earth Day and Murray Fun Days celebrations • Water conservation information distributed through social media, the city’s website, and annual Consumer Confidence Reports Murray City also partners with the National Energy Foundation to provide the Water Wise Kids program to every fourth-grade student in the Murray School District. Kids learn about water conservation through classroom presentations and receive take-home water conservation kits
with toilet leak detector tablets, shower timers, and water-saving faucet aerators. The program helps young residents learn the importance of protecting water resources with conservation practices at home. How You Can Help You can turn rainfall into a resource. Through Murray City’s partnership with the Utah Rivers Council’s RainHarvest Program, residents can purchase discounted rain barrels and put nature to work in their own yards. Capturing rainwater helps reduce culinary water use, lowers outdoor watering costs, and supports healthier local streams and waterways. Learn more about the RainHarvest Program and start collecting rainwater at your home today. As part of Murray City’s water conservation ordinance, landscape irrigation is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the hottest part of the day, much of the water is lost to evaporation. Residents can support conservation goals by watering during the cooler morning or evening hours, helping stretch our water supply while keeping landscapes healthy and thriving. Concerns can be reported to Public Works directly by calling 801-270-2440. Finally, in 2025, City Council made it possible for Murray water customers to take advantage of water-saving rebates through Utah Water Savers’ Slow the Flow program. Whether you own a home, manage a business, or oversee a commercial property, Murray water customers may qualify for rebates that make water conservation easier and more affordable. • Murray water customers may qualify for rebates of up to $150 when replacing older toilets manufactured before 1994 with new WaterSense-labeled models. • Residents, businesses and property owners can also receive rebates of up to $100 for installing eligible WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controllers. These controllers automatically adjust watering schedules based on weather conditions, soil moisture, and seasonal changes, helping homeowners avoid unnecessary watering. Please visit the website slowtheflow.org to learn more about these programs. Residents interested in learning about water conservation programs, rebates, rain barrels, or water-saving tips can visit Murray. utah.gov. Together, Murray residents can keep the well flowing for years to come. —Brett Hales, Mayor of Murray
Public Works Projects Public Works will be constructing a new storm drain line along 900 East, from Woodoak Lane to 5700 South. Construction began in May and is expected to continue through the summer. This project will provide future storm drain connections for neighborhoods east of 900 East that currently lack storm drain infrastructure. Traffic delays along 900 East should be expected. For more information or project contacts, please reach out to contact@murray900Estormdrain.com or call 801-405-2710. City crews will mill and pave Castle Creek Drive in June. Concrete sidewalk repairs will begin on 5878 South in June as a precursor to installation of a new waterline and future roadway improvements. Murray Water will begin replacing the waterline along Fashion Boulevard, from 5700 South to 5900 South. This work will be followed by milling and paving of the roadway in late summer to early fall.
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS July 10: Separate Journeys Experience an unforgettable night with the stylings of Separate Journeys.
July 18: Live From Earth Band Get ready to rock with the electrifying performance of the Live From Earth Band!
MURRAY SENIOR RECREATION CENTER 10 East 6150 South, Murray, Utah 84107 | 801-264-2635 murray.utah.gov/140/Senior-Recreation-Center seniorrec@murray.utah.gov | mcreg.com Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Check our website for any changes in programs.
CHEF OMAR LIMON Daily Lunch Date: Tuesday through Friday Time: 11:30 a.m. – noon Cost: Cost is $6; prior registration not required
CLASSES Ceramics Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $2 each class plus cost of supplies Grief Support Date: Friday, Jul. 10 and 31 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Ask a Nurse: Gut Talk Date: Friday, Jul. 17 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free
Vital Aging: Healthy Relationships Date: Friday, Jul. 30 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free
DANCE Thursday Evening Social Dance Live Music provided by Tony Summerhays Date: Thursdays Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Cost: $5 FITNESS: Daily Fitness Classes – check our current newsletter for the schedule and fees
PROGRAMS Bingo Date: Wednesdays and Fridays Time: 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Cost: Free, donations are appreciated Bridge Lessons Date: Mondays Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: Free Chinese Mahjong Tile Game Date: Tuesdays Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: Free
Mexican Train Dominos Game Date: Thursdays Time: 12:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: Free Monday Movies and Munchies Date: Mondays Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: Free
HEALTH SERVICES Haircuts Date: Wednesdays Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $12; advance appointment required
CLUBS Book Club: Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts Date: Tuesday, Aug. 4 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: Free September Book: The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods October Book: The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
JULY 2026
Murray Senior Recreation Center