Colorado Springs School District 11
Water Saver Program – Summer Irrigation

2003 Watering Season officially begins on Tuesday, April 15^th, 2003 through October 15^th, 2003

Stage II, level B – Intermediate Level 

Outdoor landscape watering shall only be allowed two (2) days per week on designated days as follows:

Commercial users may only irrigate on Monday and Friday. 

Watering Times:                   Midnight – 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM – Midnight 

• Popup (fixed spray) – 20 minutes per zone.

• Rotary (rotary impact or rotary gear) – 45 minutes per zone.

• Watering with a drip irrigation system or hand held container is allowed for trees, shrubs and plants including (vegetable and flower gardens) at any time. 

Building Manager and Groundskeepers should: 

• Become familiar with all Colorado Springs Water conservation ordinances.

• Assess all areas of your site to determine if irrigation is necessary, ex. Zone 1 is mostly dirt with a few patches of turf grass and a tree in the middle of it.

• Repair immediately sprinkler heads that are damaged or need adjustment.

• Report immediately any main or lateral line breaks or sprinkler head breaks if greater than three.

• Request through Landscape any necessary tools or replacement parts needed to make minor repairs 

No Building Manager or Groundskeeper shall:  

• Apply water to any turf grass, soded or landscape area that results in the pooling or flowing of water across the ground or into drainage ways, gutters or storm sewers

• Fail to repair any irrigation system that is leaking

• Apply water intended for landscape irrigation to any impervious surface, such as a street, sidewalk, driveway, patio or deck.

• Commercial car washes must develop, maintain on-site and comply with a best management practices plan that demonstrates optimal use of water. This plan must be available for review and approval upon request by utilities at all reasonable times,

• There shall be no hose washing of sidewalks, walkways, patios, driveways, parking areas or other impervious surfaces, except to eliminate conditions that pose a threat to public health or safety or when required as surface preparation for the application of architectural coatings or painting. 

Irrigation Priority 

Alternative Water Management Plans 

School District 11 will file Alternative Water Management Plans with Colorado Springs Utilities to allow for adequate irrigation of Priority I Athletic Fields for seeding, top-dressing, and maintenance during the summer, and Priority II Physical Education Fields. 

Violations of Stage II Water Restriction Ordinances: (within a calendar year) 

First Violation - written warning copy to address and to Facilities
Second Violation - $100.00 charge to water bill for premises. (Notify customer in writing)
Third Violation - $250.00 charge to water bill for premises. (Notify customer in writing)
Fourth Violation - $500.00 charge to water bill for premises. (Notify customer in writing)