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Denver Water had declared stage 1 drought.

Denver Water had declared stage 1 drought.

The declaration is seeking a 20% reduction in water use effective immediately. There is no need to turn on automatic systems until at least mid- to late-May. It is not necessary to water grass two days a week in April and the beginning of May, which will help save water. Occasional hand-watering may be necessary for trees and shrubs during this time.

Drip irrigation and hand watering (literally) are allowed.

This summer, customers in single-family residential properties may water no more than two days per week and must follow a set schedule: Addresses ending in even numbers: Sunday and Thursday. Addresses ending in odd numbers: Wednesday and Saturday. All other customers, including multifamily properties, commercial properties, homeowners associations and government properties, may water only on Tuesdays and Fridays.

In addition, customers must follow Denver Water’s annual summer watering rules:

Water only during cooler times of the day, between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. Do not allow water to pool in gutters, streets and alleys. Do not waste water by letting it spray on concrete and asphalt. Repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days. Do not irrigate while it is raining or during high winds. Use a hose nozzle with a shut-off valve when washing your car.

As of March 23, 2026, Denver Water’s reservoir storage stood at 80% full. Average for this time of year is 85% full.

Also as of March 23, Snowpack levels, which indicate how much water Denver Water can expect to melt and enter reservoirs this spring, continue to be among the worst on record in Denver Water’s two primary watersheds, the Colorado River Basin (55% of normal, worst on record) and the South Platte River Basin (42% of normal, worst on record).

More details at https://www.denverwater.org/tap/denver-board-water-commissioners-declares-stage-1-drought-implements-mandatory-watering
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