Water restrictions in Centennial, CO — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Centennial residents served by Denver Water face strict drought restrictions. As of 2026, Stage 1 drought restricts outdoor watering to two days per week: even-numbered addresses on Sunday/Thursday, odd on Wednesday/Saturday. Colorado SB24-005 prohibits nonfunctional turf on commercial and common interest community property.
Many Centennial residents are served by Denver Water, which has enacted Stage 1 drought restrictions for 2026 requiring a 20% reduction in total water use. Outdoor watering is limited to two days per week: even-numbered addresses water on Sunday and Thursday, odd-numbered on Wednesday and Saturday. Automatic sprinkler systems should remain off until mid-to-late May. Colorado SB24-005 (effective January 1, 2026) prohibits local governments from allowing nonfunctional turf, artificial turf, or invasive plant species on commercial, institutional, common interest community property, medians, and parking lots. CRS §37-60-126 prevents HOAs from prohibiting xeriscape and drought-tolerant landscaping. The state has allocated $2 million through HB 1151 to incentivize turf-to-xeriscape conversions.
Watering outside designated days: surcharges and fines from water utility. Non-compliant commercial landscaping: SB24-005 violations.
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