Starting May 1, Denver Water’s roaming monitors will begin enforcing the utility’s summer watering rules.
The mandatory rules are:
• No lawn watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• No overwatering that results in puddles in gutters, streets or alleys.
• No spraying concrete or asphalt.
• Leaky sprinklers must be repaired within 10 days.
• No using spray irrigation during rain or high wind.
• Watering is limited to three days a week, but there are no assigned days.
A first offense nets a warning. The fine is $50 for a second violation and $100 for a third. Denver Water could suspend a customer’s service for subsequent violations.
People who spot water waste in Denver parks can call the city’s 311 customer-service line. To report water waste at homes, businesses or elsewhere, call 303-893-2444.
