Water restrictions in Colorado Springs, CO — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
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.
The Water-Wise Ordinance (City Code Title 12) sets permanent year-round irrigation rules: up to 3 watering days per week (customer-chosen); no overhead sprinkler use between 10 AM–6 PM, May 1–October 15 (to reduce evaporation); no irrigation runoff crossing curbs, streets, or sidewalks; broken sprinklers must be repaired within 10 days; shut-off nozzle required when washing with a hose; hard surfaces (driveways, patios) may not be cleaned with water unless a public health/safety issue exists. Drip irrigation and hand watering are allowed at any time. Establishment permits (4–6 weeks) are available for new landscape installation. The city may declare Stage 1–4 water restrictions during droughts, imposing tighter limits.
$100 per violation. Repeat violations escalate to service restrictions.
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