Water Restrictions: Colorado Springs vs Fountain
How do water restrictions rules compare between Colorado Springs, CO and Fountain, CO?
Colorado Springs and Fountain have similar restriction levels.
Colorado Springs, CO
El Paso County
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) Water-Wise rules (effective December 2019) permanently limit outdoor irrigation to 3 days per week, with no overhead watering between 10 AM and 6 PM from May 1–October 15. Violations carry $100 fines.
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El Paso County
The City of Fountain operates its own water utility (Fountain Utilities), with water sourced 70% from the Southern Delivery System and Fountain Valley Authority. Outdoor watering restrictions are set by Fountain Utilities based on supply conditions.
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| Fact | Colorado Springs | Fountain |
|---|---|---|
| Watering Days | Up to 3 per week (customer-chosen) | - |
| Prohibited Hours | 10 AM–6 PM, May 1–Oct 15 (overhead only) | - |
| No Runoff | Prohibited onto streets/sidewalks | - |
| Sprinkler Repair | Required within 10 days of discovering break | - |
| Violation Fine | $100 | - |
| Code Section | City Code §12.4.1304; CSU Water-Wise Rules | - |
| Drip/Hand Watering | Allowed any time | - |
| Water Provider | - | Fountain Utilities (independent of CSU) |
| Water Sources | - | Southern Delivery System (70%), groundwater (30%) |
| Recommended Hours | - | Before 10 AM or after 6 PM in irrigation season |
| Utilities Contact | - | Fountain Utilities: 719-322-2010 |
| Stage Restrictions | - | Declared as needed based on supply conditions |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Colorado Springs FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) Water-Wise rules (effective December 2019) permanently limit outdoor irrigation to 3 days per week, with no overhead watering between 10 AM and 6 PM from May 1–October 15. Violations carry $100 fines.
Are there drought watering rules in Colorado Springs?
Watering Days: Up to 3 per week (customer-chosen). Prohibited Hours: 10 AM–6 PM, May 1–Oct 15 (overhead only). No Runoff: Prohibited onto streets/sidewalks. Sprinkler Repair: Required within 10 days of discovering break.
Fountain FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Fountain?
The City of Fountain operates its own water utility (Fountain Utilities), with water sourced 70% from the Southern Delivery System and Fountain Valley Authority. Outdoor watering restrictions are set by Fountain Utilities based on supply conditions.
Are there drought watering rules in Fountain?
Water Provider: Fountain Utilities (independent of CSU). Water Sources: Southern Delivery System (70%), groundwater (30%). Recommended Hours: Before 10 AM or after 6 PM in irrigation season. Utilities Contact: Fountain Utilities: 719-322-2010.
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