[shampto3]

While I agree that Utah needs to change its ways regarding their green lawns, it is worth noting that according to the report this use case is only accounting for ~8% of water usage from the Great Salt Lake [1]. This is not insignificant of course and should be brought down to a more appropriate proportion; however, it appears to be the category with the lowest percentage [2].

What needs to happen, according to the report, is that we give the lake back the proportion it needs to survive and then adjust the amount of water that everyone is using. Overall usage needs to go down, not just what is used for decorative plants.

1. From the report: "Cities and industry account for the final 9% of consumptive water use, of which 90% is outdoor water use (irrigation for lawns and other decorative plants)". 9% of 90% is about ~8%.

2. The report lists "reservoir loss" as 8%, but it also generally refers to that as indirect loss from agriculture use so I lump that 8% into the agriculture category.