Drought Status
According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 49% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought (with 82% being at least abnormally dry).
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Protect Your Pipes from a Plumbing Nightmare
Halloween is a time for tricks, treats, ghosts and ghouls, and of course, pumpkin carving. But imagine a nightmare worse than on Elm Street – clogged pipes from pumpkin guts!
Keep Wipes Out of the Pipes!
Flushing wipes and other products can clog your home plumbing, causing sewage backups into your home and expensive repairs to unclog your pipes.
Protect your pipes! Never flush wipes, feminine hygiene products, dental floss, cotton swabs, or anything other than the 3 Ps: Pee, Poop, & Toilet Paper.
Leaf Recycling Drop Off
The cities of Littleton and Englewood continue the annual leaf-recycling program for the south metro area. In the previous twenty five years of the program, 33,500 cubic yards of leaves have been recycled. Tire recycling is no longer offered.
Drought Status
According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 46% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought (with 85% being at least abnormally dry). The map featured above shows the drought conditions on September 27.
Winterize Your Sprinkler System Before October 1st
Many utilities are advising their customers to turn off and winterize their sprinkler systems by October 1st. Typically around this time of year, the district responds to several service calls for frozen/busted irrigation lines.
Is my lawn asleep or dead?
A brown lawn does not always mean your lawn is dead; it could just be dormant. Some yellowing may be a sign of a dormant lawn. When your lawn is in hibernation, it shuts down to withstand weather changes as well as conserve water and nutrients.Grass that is dead, however, will not come back.
Fall Lawn Maintenance
With the first day of fall just around the corner, the District would like to remind of you of some helpful fall lawn care tips.
Following the tips below can prevent your lawn from getting strained during the coldest months ahead and help it reemerge healthy and lush in the springtime.
Colorado Water Plan Open for Public Comment
“Colorado’s water touches every aspect of our daily lives, and it is facing unprecedented challenges that require all Colora
Office Closure for Labor Day
The District office will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.