Stage 1 Drought Declared
Mandatory outdoor watering restrictions in effect. Read more at DenverWater.org
Drought Watering Restrictions
The following watering restrictions are in effect from March 25, 2026 through April 30, 2027 or until further action by the District Board.
Outdoor watering is restricted to no more than two days a week and must follow the schedule below.
Customers using ditch or well water must post prominent signage displaying the source of the water and may not water between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
In addition to these watering restrictions customers must follow the annual watering rules.
| SUN | MON | TUES | WED | THUR | FRI | SAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes: Odd-numbered address | |||||||
| Single-family homes: Even-numbered address | |||||||
| All others, including: multifamily and commercial | |||||||
| Flowers and vegetables by means of a handheld hose |
Outdoor Water Use Rules
To help conserve water and reduce water waste, the following watering rules are in effect every summer regardless of drought conditions.
Drought Frequently Asked Questions
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A 21-day exemption may be granted for new seed or sod. Please contact the District office to apply for an exemption. If granted an exemption, customers must still follow the annual watering rules and are responsible for increased costs associated with higher water use
Common areas may only be water on Tuesdays and Fridays. Homes that have their own irrigation systems follow the schedule for single family homes.
You can contact the District office at 303-922-1113 or support@bancroftclover.com
Personal cars may be washed using a bucket, a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle or at a commercial car-wash. Fleet vehicles may be washed no more than once a week, unless public health and safety require more frequent washing.
District customers are eligible to participate in Denver Water’s commercial and residential rebate programs and Resource Central’s Garden in a Box program. You can also learn more about installing water-wise landscaping with this DIY landscape guide and these landscape focused videos.
There are no golf courses within Bancroft Clover’s boundaries. However, golf courses supplied by Denver Water or one of its distributors will be placed on a reduced water budget. Due to their size, golf courses may be allowed to water on additional days but must still stay within their budget.