Water restrictions in Englewood, CO — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Englewood's Utilities Department encourages voluntary three-day-per-week watering restrictions aligned with Denver Water guidelines. Water only before 10 AM and after 6 PM. Colorado SB24-005 bans nonfunctional turf on commercial/HOA properties. CRS §37-60-126 protects xeriscape from HOA bans.
Englewood's Utilities Department asks customers to voluntarily follow three-day-per-week watering restrictions aligned with Denver Water and regional agencies. Key guidelines: water only before 10 AM and after 6 PM; water only when needed; give lawns only as much as needed; prevent runoff into alleys and gutters. The regional drought of 2026 has prompted neighboring Denver Water to implement mandatory Stage 1 restrictions (2 days/week, 20% reduction). Englewood does not currently mandate watering restrictions but strongly encourages conservation. Colorado SB24-005 (effective January 2026) prohibits nonfunctional turf on commercial, institutional, and common interest community property. CRS §37-60-126 protects homeowners' right to xeriscape — HOAs cannot prohibit drought-tolerant landscaping.
Englewood encourages voluntary compliance. Water waste: potential utility surcharges. SB24-005 violations for commercial properties.
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