September 21, 2026 - DROUGHT STAGE 1
The PAWSD Drought Management Plan (DMP) sets trigger points for Voluntary drought procedures and four mandatory drought restriction stages from Low through Severe.
Stage 1 requirements are:
•Irrigation permitted only between 9 PM to 9 AM based upon address
•Irrigation is permitted Monday – Friday Only. Weekend watering is prohibited.
•Gardens (edible and ornamental) may be hand watered using a hose or drip irrigation.
•Restaurants shall serve water only upon the request of customers.
•Hotels encouraged to replace towels and bed linens for new guests and at the request of existing guests.
The goal of Stage 1 restrictions is to reduce District wide water use by 10 to 20 percent. In our area, it’s most effective to irrigate between evening and early morning because the cooler, calmer conditions allow water to soak into the soil instead of being lost to the sun and wind. During the day, high temperatures, low
humidity, and frequent afternoon winds drive up Evapotranspiration, meaning much of the sprayed water evaporates or drifts away before it can benefit plants. By irrigating from about 9 PM to 9 AM, more water reaches the root zone, coverage is more uniform, and plants are better able to absorb moisture, making the process both more efficient and healthier for vegetation. Alternating irrigation days by address reduces
daily peak demands. Disallowing weekend irrigation reduces overall water consumption.
Water rate tier multiplier of 1.25x for residential flows above 5,000 gallons be in effect.
Sign up for Dropcountr to track water use and receive alerts! Instructions for setting up your account are on the PAWSD website https://www.pawsd.org/customer-care/water-monitoring-dropcountr/. Please call the PAWSD office at 970-731-2691 if you have questions or need assistance setting up your Dropcountr account.
The current Drought Management Plan and Mandatory Water Use Restriction Table can be found on the PAWSD website at https://www.pawsd.org/water-service/water-conservation/. To download the 2026 Drought Management Plan, click here. To download the 2026 Drought Management Mandatory Water Use Restriction Table, click here.
Our mission at PAWSD is to make sure our water resource, and our collection and treatment of wastewater, is something our customers can depend upon, now and in the future.
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970-731-2691.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Regular Meetings are held at 5:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month excluding July and November. All meetings will be held at PAWSD Administrative offices, 100 Lyn Ave, unless otherwise noted on the agenda.
WATER QUALITY
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.
