Spring snow storms give way to warmer weather this time of year and it is no surprise many people in Highlands Ranch are anxious to get out in the yard and start prepping their landscape for the summer months.

As you plan for your spring and summer gardens, remember to wait to turn on your irrigation system until the third week of April. However, Centennial Water recommends waiting until May to begin regular irrigation of your lawn. Water budgets are adjusted for outdoor irrigation beginning the third week of April through the second week of October.

See the chart below to learn what a typical single family water budget looks like in Highlands Ranch.

Get the latest news, water efficiency tips and water 411 by following Centennial Water on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CentennialWaterandSanitationDistrict.

Our Facebook page provides information and updates to Centennial Water customers about our water and wastewater services, water efficiency and supply.   

Centennial Water is rolling out new and expanded paperless billing and online bill pay options. The expanded service includes the ability to set up recurring credit card payments as well as electronic receipts to your email account.

1. Visit www.centennialwater.org and click the Online Bill Pay icon.
2. Enter your account number in the appropriate field and use your house number as your password.
3. Click Billing Options and enter and confirm your email address.
4. Click Bill Payment to pay by credit/debit card or with an electronic check. You can choose to establish a recurring payment by selecting Save Payment Information for Recurring Payments.
5. Click Save.

You can initiate one-time payments by phone by calling a 24-hour, automated phone line, 1-866-648-1967.

Prescription Drug Take Back

Flushing or dumping medicine down a drain or toilet is not a good way to dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs. Instead, safely dispose of them Saturday, April 30 at the National Prescription Drug Take Back event. Simply drive through and turn in your unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication for safe disposal.
 

For more information, visit www.dcsheriff.net or www.highlandsranch.org.