Centennial Water Restrictions 2026
Arapahoe County · Colorado
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Restrictions Active - Stage 1 Mandatory Drought
2
Days/Week
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
$100 first · $250 repeat
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd | Tuesday & Saturday |
| Even | Wednesday & Sunday |
Allowed Watering Hours
No outdoor watering between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Centennial follows the Denver Water Stage 1 schedule.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day with a shut-off nozzle.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$100 first · $250 repeat
Denver Water Stage 1 effective March 25, 2026, Centennial follows the same schedule. $100 first-offense, $250 repeat. Drought surcharges apply to high-use customers.
Citations begin April 2026🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
HOAs cannot enforce lawn-appearance standards that would require homeowners to violate active municipal water ordinances. Document compliance if your HOA sends a violation notice.
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 Denver Water'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
Denver Water Stage 1 effective March 25, 2026, Centennial follows the same schedule. $100 first-offense, $250 repeat. Drought surcharges apply to high-use customers.
Drought surcharge effective May 2026: Denver Water customers will see an additional $1.10 per 1,000 gallons added to water bills for outdoor usage during the drought period. This surcharge applies to all Denver Water service area customers including Lakewood, Littleton, Centennial, Wheat Ridge, Greenwood Village, Sheridan, Glendale, and Edgewater.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Centennial area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Centennial Water Restrictions
11 tips tailored for Centennial homeowners during Stage 1 Mandatory Drought restrictions.
Kentucky Bluegrass and tall fescue dominate Centennial lawns.
Mow at the upper end of the recommended range to shade soil and reduce evaporation.
Cycle-and-soak: split irrigation runs into 2 short cycles 30 minutes apart to prevent runoff.
Skip cycles after any 0.25 inch or greater rainfall.
Convert overhead spray to rotary nozzles, saves 30% water.
Drip-irrigate vegetable beds and fruit trees.
Replace parkway strips with region-appropriate natives.
Fix leaks within 48 hours.
Group plants by hydrozone to match irrigation to need.
Audit your sprinkler system annually, broken heads waste 20% of usage.
Track monthly use at www.denverwater.org/your-water/water-restrictions.
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