drought restrictions
Coverage of drought restrictions in the Nexus archive.
- HOA threatened fines for dead grass despite drought restrictions: Littleton resident
A Littleton homeowner reported being threatened with fines by her HOA for having dead grass, despite adhering to local watering guidelines during a drought. The conflict highlights a clash between HOA rules and municipal drought restrictions.
- Golden's stricter Stage 1 drought restrictions begin as Clear Creek sees record low flows
Golden, Colo., has implemented stricter Stage 1 drought restrictions, limiting outdoor watering to two weekly events due to record-low flows in Clear Creek. The city extended restrictions to October 31, emphasizing water conservation efforts as Clear Creek discharges at 25% of normal levels.
- Green lawn at Rangeview High School sparks water dispute in Aurora amid drought restrictions
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman claimed Aurora Public Schools violated drought water restrictions and paid fines, prompting a dispute. Aurora Water clarified that the district faced surcharges, not fines, under a variance program for large irrigators. The school district denied paying fines and emphasized commitment to water conservation.
- Charlotte Water completes water main break repair in Dilworth
Charlotte Water has completed repairs on a water main break in Dilworth, allowing customers to resume limited outdoor watering under drought restrictions. The break occurred on Queens Road between Edgehill Road North and Ardsley Road, with a traffic detour remaining in place for several more days.