Denver and Aurora aren’t hitting their water goals — but they’re not panicking either

Denver and Aurora are not meeting their 20% water reduction goals amid drought conditions, with Denver Water reporting 1,300 acre-feet of savings instead of the target 10,300. Both cities have implemented Stage I water restrictions but are not yet planning stricter Stage II measures, though Aurora’s mayor warned of potential imminent changes. Reservoir levels are significantly lower than usual, with Denver at 78% capacity and Aurora at 52%.