Watering Restrictions

Water is a valuable resource that all of us are responsible for protecting. The City of Brighton is responsible for providing our citizens with safe, quality drinking water and to meet the demands of our community, while simultaneously acting to conserve our natural resources.

To help protect the City's water supply, restrictions for irrigation and outdoor water use were approved by Brighton City Council in a unanimous vote during the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting. The restrictions will be in effect from May 1st to September 30th of each year.

Water rules May 1-September 30

• No watering between 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Watering is limited to three days per week
• Do not allow water to pool in the gutter, the street, or on property

Watering schedule for the City of Brighton

• Even Address: Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday
• Odd Address: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
• Unassigned Address: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Watering is not allowed for any addresses on Thursdays. This helps the resource demand and helps Utilities schedule maintenance.

Violations

• Per Brighton Municipal Code, failure to meet the watering restrictions may result in the following violations. The violation(s) outlined below can be disputed by the property owner or occupants of the premises.
• (1) First offense: Verbal notification of noncompliance.
• (2) Second offense: Written notification of noncompliance.
• (3) Third offense: A fine that will depend on the tap size of the property. Starting with $125 - $1,500. Residential customers will receive the $125 fine.
• (4) Fourth offense: A written citation and mandatory court appearance.

Sod Installation

Sod installation is prohibited from May 1-September 30 for areas exceeding 200 square feet. Patching the existing lawn ins permitted.

Contact

For questions relating to water conservation email WaterConservation@brightonco.gov. For questions regarding billing and payments contact customer service at 303-655-2009 or UtilityBilling@Brightonco.gov.