Water restrictions in Littleton, CO — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Littleton residents follow water restrictions from their water provider, primarily Denver Water. Summer watering is typically limited to 2-3 assigned days per week with no watering between 10 AM and 6 PM. Colorado CRS Section 37-60-126 protects homeowners' rights to xeriscape.
Littleton is served by multiple water providers including Denver Water and South Platte Water Renewal Partners, with restrictions varying by provider and area. Denver Water typically implements summer watering schedules limiting irrigation to 2-3 assigned days per week with no watering between 10 AM and 6 PM. Colorado CRS Section 37-60-126 prevents HOAs from prohibiting or unreasonably restricting water-efficient landscaping (xeriscaping). Colorado SB 24-005, effective January 2026, bans nonfunctional turf on new commercial properties and HOA common areas. Littleton's Landscape Design Criteria Manual encourages water-efficient landscaping. Drought conditions may trigger additional restrictions from water providers.
Water restriction violations: fines from the water provider, escalating with repeat offenses. Wasting water: additional penalties during drought conditions.
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