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Stage 1 Drought Water Restrictions
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City of Edgewater Declares Stage 1 Drought, Implements Mandatory Watering Restrictions

Outdoor watering limited to two days per week effective immediately.

Water Restrictions Schedule

Water may be used on the following schedule – limiting 2 days per week per address.
No outdoor watering is permitted between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day.

Watering Scheduled for Stage 1 Drought

What Restrictions Apply

The City has implemented water restrictions which include no more than two days per week and follow a set schedule:

  • Even-numbered addresses: Sunday and Thursday
  • Odd-numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday
  • Multifamily & commercial: Tuesday and Friday

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

  • No outdoor watering is permitted between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day.
  • Vegetables, flowers, gardens, trees, shrubs and annuals may be watered any day using a hand-held hose or low-volume drip irrigation any day (following time of day requirements).
  • Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle when washing vehicles.
  • Do not allow water to spray or run off onto pavement, gutters, or other paved surfaces.
  • Leaking sprinkler systems must be repaired within 10 days.

Why Restrictions Are Necessary

Colorado is experiencing one of its driest and warmest years on record, with historically low snowpack. Denver Water, which supplies Edgewater’s water, is seeking a 20 percent reduction in water use across its service area. While not a restriction, Denver Water also recommends keeping automatic irrigation systems off through mid-May. Most lawns do not need watering during cooler spring months.

City parks and Jeffco school campuses in Edgewater are subject to water budgets under the drought declaration, reducing their outdoor water use by 20 percent rather than following the day-of-week watering schedule that applies to residential customers. This is due to the large area and multiple watering zones.

Ways to Save More Water

Beyond following the watering schedule, there are several steps residents can take to reduce water use. Applying a layer of mulch around plants, trees, and garden beds helps soil retain moisture and reduces the need to water as frequently. Switching from sprinkler irrigation to drip lines or soaker hoses delivers water directly to roots with significantly less evaporation and runoff. For a longer-term impact, consider replacing turf or high-water-use plants with drought-tolerant varieties suited to Colorado’s climate.

Questions or Assistance For questions and concerns, residents are encouraged to use Ask Edgewater at askedgewater.com. It serves as the City’s central hub for all customer service requests and support.

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Edgewater is served by Edgewater Sewer and the East Jefferson Sanitation District. The City of Edgewater issues permits for sewer work and taps, except in the East Jefferson Sanitation district (see map). The East Jefferson Sanitation District should be contacted directly for work in their area.

Sewer’s under garages – Per Municipal Code 13-3-220, proposed permanent structures over the top of sanitary sewer service lines shall be inspected by the city. If the line is clay or found to be in disrepair the owner shall replace it with Schedule 40 PVC pipe.

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