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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStage 1 Drought Declared and Watering Restrictions in Place - 4/16/2026Stage 1 Drought Declared & Watering Restrictions in Place During the April 15, 2026 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board approved Resolution 26-34, declaring Stage 1 (moderate to severe) drought conditions and establishing mandatory water-use restrictions for Firestone's water customers. The restrictions take effect on April 16, 2026, and remain in place until the end of the year, unless lifted by the Board or water conditions improve. The Interim Town Manager is authorized to modify or rescind the restrictions as needed based on changing conditions. When Can I Water? To reduce water usage, the resolution limits lawn and landscape watering based on address numbers: Even-numbered addresses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Watering is recommended between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Similar restrictions apply to HOA-managed areas, parks, and open spaces, which may water only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. I live in Barefoot Lakes. Does this apply to me? Residents of Barefoot Lakes are not provided water by the Town of Firestone; the Little Thompson Water District serves them. While we encourage all community members to reduce water consumption, each water provider will enact and enforce restrictions differently. View the current status and restrictions published by Little Thompson Water District here. New Lawn? The resolution also allows for temporary permits (waivers) for newly installed lawns after April 1, 2026. These permits are intended to support the successful establishment of new landscaping that requires more frequent watering than normally allowed. Approved permits must be visibly posted on the property so they can be easily verified by Town staff, preventing the property from being mistakenly flagged or reported for violating watering restrictions. To apply for a permit, please visit us in person at Town Hall (9950 Park Avenue) at the Utility Billing Counter. More Information & Resources Any updates or changes will be shared with the community and posted on this webpage: https://www.firestoneco.gov/1883/ Learn about Firestone's Water Conservation Programs Read the Town of Firestone's Drought Management Plan View the Work Session from April 8, 2026, here. View the Board of Trustees meeting from April 15, 2026, here. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Copyright © 2026 Town of Firestone. All Rights Reserved. 9950 Park Ave., Firestone, CO 80504 Powered by