City to restrict irrigation and outdoor water use May 1 to Sept 30
Watering restrictions dates are May 1 – September 30
- No watering between 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Watering is limited 3 days per week
- Do not allow water to pool in the gutter, the street, or on property
The city is asking residents to voluntarily water their lawn two days a week during peak months (July & August). With a controller’s limited options, it’s best way is to assign days based on address, as most controllers cannot be set to every third day.
Watering Schedule for the City of Brighton
- Even Address – Sunday, Tuesday, Friday
- Odd Address – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Municipal Code Section 13-4-130(b)
(1) First offense: Verbal notification of noncompliance.
(2) Second offense: Written notification of noncompliance.
(3) Third offense: A fine that will depend on the tap size of the property. Starting with $125 – $1,500. Residential customers will receive the $125 fine.
4) Fourth offense: A written citation and mandatory court appearance.
(5) A surcharge, if applicable, pursuant to Section 13-4-130 of this Article.
Sod Installation
Sod installation is prohibited from May 1 – September 30 for areas exceeding 200 square feet. Patching the existing lawn is permitted.
Water is a valuable resource that all of us are responsible for protecting. The City of Brighton is responsible for providing our citizens with safe, quality drinking water and to meet the demands of our community, while simultaneously acting to conserve our resources.
Brighton will monitor water conditions during the coming months and will provide periodic updates if necessary. We appreciate the cooperative efforts of our customers as the City continues its efforts to provide a safe and sustainable water supply to our community.
Contact
Contact Louis Morris 303/655-2243 or lamorris@brightonco.gov with any questions.
Irrigation will be limited to three days per week under the following schedule:
- Even street address may irrigate only on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Odd street addresses may irrigate only on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Unassigned addresses (tracts) may irrigate only on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
The following restrictions also apply from May 1 until Sept 30:
- Irrigation is prohibited for all customer classes between the hours of 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sod installation or replacement of sod is prohibited for areas exceeding 200 square feet
- Waste of water is prohibited, including allowing water to pool in a gutter, street, or on property
For customers found in violation of the restrictions, a four-strike system will apply. A written notice will follow a first or second violation. A third offense will be subject to a $125 fine for water taps up to 1 inch, a $500 fine for taps between 1.5 to 4 inches, or a $1,500 fine for taps greater than 4 inches. Fines can be disputed as provided in the ordinance. A fourth violation will result in a municipal summons and mandatory court appearance.
The water restrictions are meant to help the City achieve its water conservation goal of a 20-percent reduction in water demand over the irrigation season. The restrictions have many other benefits, including allowing for scheduled usage, reserving water supply for emergency situations, creating less strain on the system, and reduced risk of system pressure loss due to high demand.
If you have questions, please contact the Utilities Department at 303-655-2243.