Welcome to Salem City, Utah - The City of Peace

Salem is located approximately 60 miles south of Salt Lake City, 15 miles south of Provo, and 3 miles south of Spanish Fork on Utah State Road 198 (Historic Highway 6). Salem was founded in 1851 and now has a population of about 5,000.

Short History of Salem
Article about Salem
US Census Bureau Fact Sheet on Salem

Salem General Plan

Salem City has prepared the update to the General Plan Map. A public hearing will be held on Sept 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers at the city office.

Click here to go to Salem General Plan Page
or you may stop by the city office.

NOTICE: Swimming Advisory issued for Salem Pond

BEACH IS STILL OPEN: Testing of the water indicates it is unsafe for swimming, deep wading, and ingesting due to bacterial contamination. Fish at Salem Pond are safe to eat. Wash hands after handling the fish and lake water to reduce your risk.
Samples are being taken regularly. The advisory will stop when the pond water meets code 5 days in a row. For more information visit: ecoli.utah.gov or call 1-801-851-2222 Ecoli Poster

August 9 testing results:
Water SAFE at Knoll Park and at North Arm
Water UNSAFE at South Arm

Yard Sales in Salem

Click Here for a list of local yard sales.

Utility Rate Increase

Click Here for Utility Rate Increase Information

Pressurized Irrigation

Remember NO WATERING between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. It's the law.

Pressurized Irrigation Page
Conserve Water Page

'Splendid in Salem' Red Hat Society
Read about Salem's New Red Hat Society

Neighborhood Dog Watch
This community strongly supports Leash and License Laws.
Violators will be reported.
In Cooperation with * Officer Blair Kerby*
Salem Animal Control
Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership
423-2312

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