Water Use Restrictions: the following are the current water use restrictions, except as permitted:
Irrigation.
Grass Watering Restrictions.
Watering of grass shall be limited to two days per week in accordance with a watering schedule developed and published by Denver Water staff.
Watering of grass is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Irrigation of Trees, Shrubs and Perennials. Trees, shrubs, and perennials may be watered any day by means of a hand-held hose or low-volume non-spray irrigation, but not between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Irrigation of Annuals and Vegetables. Annuals and vegetables may be watered any day by means of a hand-held hose or low-volume non-spray irrigation, but not between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Irrigation System Installation, Operation, and Repair. An irrigation system may be operated outside the watering schedule for installation, repair, or reasonable maintenance, so long as the system is attended throughout the period of operation and water waste does not occur. All irrigation control systems must be reprogrammed for operation in compliance with the schedule provided by the Board or must be operated manually.
Washing of Vehicles.
Personal Vehicles. At locations other than commercial car washes, washing of personal vehicles shall be done using a bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
Fleet Vehicles. Vehicles in commercial operations or fleets may be washed no more than once per week, unless public health or safety requires more frequent washing.
Commercial Car Washes. Commercial car washes shall practice efficient use of water.
Washing of Impervious Surfaces.
Power Washing by Individuals. Power washing may occur only on the assigned watering days pursuant to the day-of-the-week watering schedule, except for immediate health or safety reasons. Cleaning without water should be done prior to power washing.
Commercial Power Washing. Commercial enterprises for whom cleaning with water is an essential element of their business are not subject to day-of-theweek restrictions, but they must clean without water prior to power washing, use only high-efficiency equipment, and assure that water waste does not occur.
Food and Lodging Establishments.
Restaurants and Food Service Operations. Restaurants and catering businesses shall serve water only upon request.
Lodging. Lodging establishments shall not change sheets more often than every four days for guests staying more than one night, except for health or safety reasons or upon express request of guests.
