Drought & Watering Restrictions

Denver Water has issued Drought Watering Restrictions effective March 25, 2026.  

By contract, North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District and its customers are required to follow Denver Water's watering restrictions.

While the drought declaration seeking a 20% reduction in water use is effective immediately, there is no need to turn on automatic irrigation 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.

 

Effective immediately, 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 can only water on: Sunday and Thursday.
• Addresses ending in odd numbers can oly water on: Wednesday and Saturday.
• All other customers, including multi-family properties, commercial properties, HOA's and government properties, can only water 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 6PM and 10AM
• 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.