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Drought Status
According to the October 26 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 2% of Colorado falls into the exceptional drought category, 11% is in an extreme drought, 30% is in a severe drought, 75% is in a moderate drought, and 96% of the state is abnormally dry. The map featured above shows the drought conditions on October 26.
Protect Your Pipes from a Plumbing Nightmare this Halloween
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!
Be sure to dispose of your pumpkin guts and seeds properly. Never put them down your sink or flush them down the toilet!
Public Notice
NOTICE OF MEETING
RELATING TO THE INCREASE OF DISTRICT FEES, RATES, TOLLS, PENALTIES OR CHARGES FOR WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICES
Imagine a Day Without Water is on October 21st
7th Annual Imagine a Day Without Water: A Chance to Learn More About Your Water
Imagine a Day Without Water is a national education campaign that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential, invaluable, and in need of investment.
Protect Your 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.
Protect Your Pipes Before Cold Weather Sets In
Colorado weather can go from one extreme to the other at the drop of a hat. It's hard to know for sure what to expect in the following weeks, but it's always best to plan ahead and start prepping your home's plumbing for plunging temperatures.
Before cold weather sets in:
Winterize your irrigation systems. Make sure that you turn everything off and fully drain or blow-out the system. Be sure to disconnect garden hoses from all spigots.
Fall Lawn Care Tips
With today's cooler temps and seeing glimpses of changing leaves, it's evident that fall is almost here. In fact, it couldn't be any closer, it's tomorrow! September 22 is the first official day of autumn this year. It's time to start thinking about fall lawn care!
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.
Lawn Hibernation
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. If there are dry spots, hand-water them rather than over-watering your entire lawn. Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to saving water!