[Source] Ashley Denault, Denver Water – ashley.denault@denverwater.org
Drought conditions are real and serious
- Denver Water declared a Stage 1 drought on March 25th; things are not currently trending in a positive direction
- Snowpack down by over 90% from normal levels
Do not turn on your sprinkler systems until midMay!
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- Biggest concern right now is early water use
- Drought pricing for Tier 2 and Tier 3 consumption beginning on April 8th.
- Assigned Watering Days
- Even-numbered addresses – Sunday and Thursday
- Odd-numbered addresses – Wednesday and Saturday
Fines
Denver Water will conduct inspections throughout the city and fine properties that do not comply with the restrictions.
The first violation is a warning; the second is $250, and the third is $500.
If you know your sprinkler system will need adjustment and you’re not sure how to manage it, you can join the interest list for a free 2026 Slow the Flow Sprinkler Evaluation.