Broomfield Water Restrictions 2026
Broomfield · Colorado
Published: Updated:
Restrictions Active - Stage 1 Drought Restrictions: Broomfield Water
3
Days/Week
Before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.
Allowed Hours
$100–$500 per ordinance violation; warnings for Drought Watch compliance
Max Fine
Find Your Watering Day
Enter the last digit of your street address:
View full address schedule table
| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Even | Monday & Wednesday & Friday |
| Odd | Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Broomfield's 2026 irrigation season began May 1. Ordinance 2294 permanent rules: Even addresses Mon/Wed/Fri, Odd addresses Tue/Thu/Sun, max 3 days/week year-round. Drought Watch: voluntary 2-day/week reduction requested. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. watering blackout mandatory year-round.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time on any day with shut-off nozzle.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$100–$500 per ordinance violation; warnings for Drought Watch compliance
No watering fines under current Drought Watch (voluntary). Permanent ordinance violations: $100–$500 per occurrence. Ordinance 2294 (2026): visible leaks or runoff causing waste must be repaired within 10 days of notification, failure to repair is an enforceable violation.
Citations begin March 25, 2026🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Colorado law (HB 21-1229) protects homeowners from HOA fines for dormant lawns during drought restrictions.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the Local's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Broomfield's 2026 irrigation season began May 1. Ordinance 2294 permanent rules: Even addresses Mon/Wed/Fri, Odd addresses Tue/Thu/Sun, max 3 days/week year-round. Drought Watch: voluntary 2-day/week reduction requested. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. watering blackout mandatory year-round. 10-day leak repair enforcement active, fix leaks within 10 days of notification or face fines. Monitor broomfieldco.gov.
Broomfield implemented Stage 1 alongside Denver in March 2026 following the worst Colorado snowpack in recorded history. The South Platte Basin snowpack is at 42% of normal (worst on record). Broomfield’s reservoirs, which depend on South Platte snowmelt, face significantly below-average inflows through the summer of 2026.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Broomfield area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Broomfield Water Restrictions
5 tips tailored for Broomfield homeowners during Stage 1 Drought Restrictions: Broomfield Water restrictions.
2026 irrigation season began May 1, Stage 1 + permanent 3-day schedule both apply now. Program controller for your address group.
Even: Mon/Wed/Fri; Odd: Tue/Thu/Sun, Ordinance 2294 permanent rule (max 3 days/week year-round).
Kentucky Bluegrass (dominant Broomfield lawn) goes dormant but recovers fully, allow browning rather than stress-watering.
Water between 6pm and 10am only, this applies regardless of drought as standard Broomfield rule.
Broomfield offers turf removal rebates, check broomfield.org for current incentives.
Broomfield Water Restriction FAQs
What days can I water my lawn in Broomfield?
What hours can I run my sprinklers in Broomfield?
What are the fines for water violations in Broomfield?
Can I install new sod or seed in Broomfield during restrictions?
When will water restrictions end in Broomfield?
Get alerts for Broomfield, Colorado
We will email you when Broomfield restrictions change – escalations, new stages, or lifted restrictions.
No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.
Other Colorado Cities with Water Restrictions
Community Reports & Questions
Share an update, ask a question, or report a change in your local restrictions.
No community reports yet
Be the first to share a local update, ask a question, or report a change in your area's restrictions.