September 2016

62 W. Plaza Dr. | Highlands Ranch | 303-791-0430 
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Water Efficiency Tip 
Shorten your shower one to two minutes and you will save up to 150 gallons of water a month. 
Water restrictions end today
Centennial Water's outdoor water restrictions come to an end today, Sept. 30. The mandatory restrictions are enforced May 1 through Sept. 30 each year to help stop inefficient use of water resources. In addition, your outdoor water budget allocation ends the third week in October.

Despite the end of water restrictions, it is always a good idea to practice water efficiency both inside and outside the home.
  • Plant in the fall and spring when watering requirements are lower.
  • Water plants deeply, but less frequently, to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance.
  • Run your dishwasher only when it is full.
  • While washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.
For more ideas on how to conserve water, click here.
WaterSense label indicates improved water efficiency
Another way to be water efficient is to look for the WaterSense label when purchasing new products for your home. WaterSense is a program of the Environmental Protection Agency that
helps consumers identify products that use less water while performing as well or better than traditional models.

Products bearing the WaterSense label:
  • Provide measurable water savings results
  • Are 20 percent more water efficient compared to other products
  • Obtain independent, third-party certification
When you replace a showerhead, toilet, faucet, or irrigation controller, look for the WaterSense label.

Click here to learn more about WaterSense.
Rainwater collection - what is allowed?
As of Aug. 10, 2016 rain barrels are legal in Colorado. House Bill 16-1005 allows water to be collected from the rooftop of certain residential properties.

Who can collect water?
Any single-family residence or multi-family residence with four or fewer units.

Where can I collect water?
Water can be collected from the roof of a building used primarily as a residence.

How much water can I collect?
You can fill and refill two rain barrels with a combined storage capacity of 110 gallons.

What can I use the water for?
Collected water can be used for outdoor purposes including irrigation of lawns and gardens on your property. The water cannot be used for indoor purposes or drinking.

What can I collect the water in?
Rain barrels or or storage containers with a sealable lid.

For more information about rainwater collection and restrictions from the Colorado Division of Water Resources, click here.
It's time to cut back on watering your landscape
As overnight temperatures begin to cool you can decrease the amount of water applied to your landscape. This is your signal to start cutting back outdoor watering. Water allocation through the water budget rate structure decreases too.

The amount of water allocated in October is about 35 percent of what was allocated during peak summer months. Now is the time to adjust your irrigation system and cut back on the amount of water you are applying. This allows you to be more water efficient while saving money on your water bill. The outdoor water budget allocation goes through the second week of October.

To learn more about water budgets, visit Centennial Water's website at www.centennialwater.org.