Water Use Rules in Aurora, CO (2026)
2 verified water use rules for Aurora, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Turf Replacement Rebates
Aurora Water bans new aesthetic turf citywide and restricts new grass: none in front or side yards, and backyard turf is capped at 45 percent or 500 square feet, whichever is smaller, to curb water use.
Aurora, Colorado New Turf Restrictions
Significant RestrictionsAurora City Code § 138-191
(d) Turf that serves primarily an aesthetic purpose shall not be permitted. (e) The installation of new turf shall be restricted as follows: (1) Turf shall not be installed in the front or side yards of any single-family dwelling except as specified in subsection (e)(2) of this section. ... (3) The installation of new turf in residential backyards shall not exceed the lesser of: 45 percent of t...
Recycled Water Rules
Aurora, Colorado requires new irrigation systems to connect to reclaimed water where it's available, with purple pipe, warning signs, and backflow protection mandatory.
Aurora Recycled Water Irrigation Rules
Some RestrictionsAurora City Code § 138-192(g)
Requirements for reclaimed domestic wastewater. All irrigation systems installed on a site must connect to the reclaimed water system where reclaimed domestic wastewater is available meeting the requirements of the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE), "Reclaimed Domestic Wastewater Control Regulations" ... The warning "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER – DO NOT DRINK" embossed or stenc...
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