Official-source watering rules
Water Restrictions by City
Find current watering rules, allowed hours, official source links, and compliant lawn-watering guides for cities across the West.
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Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Utilities
Up to three days per week; customers choose the days.
Before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. from May 1 through Oct. 15.
Denver
Denver Water
Two assigned days per week: even-numbered single-family addresses Sunday and Thursday; odd-numbered single-family addresses Wednesday and Saturday; all others Tuesday and Friday.
Before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
Aurora
Aurora Water
Two assigned days per week; use Aurora's official drought schedule to confirm assigned days.
No outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Castle Rock
Castle Rock Water
Every third day on the designated schedule symbol assigned by street address.
Before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m. for residential customers.
Boulder
City of Boulder Utilities
Two days per week is recommended for non-functional turf during Drought Watch; the schedule is voluntary.
Sprinklers for grass may only run before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. from May 1 through September.
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How to Use This Guide
Check current status
Start with the city status card and last checked date.
Read the official source
Your city or water provider is the final authority.
Build a compliant setup
Use timers, nozzles, and efficient watering tools only where rules allow.
Avoid runoff and leaks
Short cycles and quick repairs reduce visible water waste.
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Watering rules can change quickly during drought, construction, or emergency conditions. WaterByCounty summarizes official sources for convenience, but your city or water provider is the final authority.