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. 

No water customer 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. 

Alternative Water Management Plans 

A water customer may request relief from applicable provisions of the water restriction ordinances by filing an alternative water management plan with Colorado Springs Utilities. Colorado Springs Utilities intends to provide water customers with the ability to design water management alternatives that give water customers flexibility in meeting the requirements of the water restriction ordinances while achieving maximum conservation goals.  

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)