Edgewater Water Restrictions 2026
Jefferson County · Colorado
Published: April 28, 2026Updated:
Stage 1 Mandatory - Denver Water Service Area
We have not independently verified this city’s watering schedule. Rules change with drought stage and can be updated at short notice. Confirm your assigned watering days on the Denver Water official page before watering. Following the wrong schedule can result in a municipal fine.
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Check Your Watering Day With Edgewater
We have not verified Edgewater’s current watering schedule against an official source. Watering rules are set by your city and change with drought stage.
Confirm your assigned days on Edgewater’s official water page: Denver Water.
Allowed Watering Hours
Edgewater is a small Jefferson County city served by Denver Water, bordering Lakewood. Stage 1 mandatory restrictions apply since March 25, 2026. Watering is permitted on 2 assigned days per week, before 10am and after 6pm only.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time outside 10am–6pm with a shut-off nozzle.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$100 first warning, then $250 / $500 repeat
Denver Water enforcement: warning letter on first off-schedule violation, then $250 for second offense and $500 for repeat violations within 12 months.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Colorado law (HB 21-1229) prohibits HOAs from requiring cool-season turf or penalizing homeowners for drought-tolerant landscaping.
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
Edgewater is a small Jefferson County city served by Denver Water, bordering Lakewood. Stage 1 mandatory restrictions apply since March 25, 2026. Check denverwater.org for your assigned watering days by address number. 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 Edgewater area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Edgewater Water Restrictions
9 tips tailored for Edgewater homeowners during Stage 1 Mandatory - Denver Water Service Area restrictions.
Check denverwater.org for your assigned watering days by address number.
Edgewater shares Denver Water's full Stage 1 schedule, same as Denver, Lakewood, Aurora.
Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle is allowed any time outside 10am–6pm.
Kentucky Bluegrass is the dominant Edgewater grass, it goes dormant under Stage 1 but recovers in fall.
Watch for the Denver Water drought surcharge being finalized for mid-2026, affects high-volume outdoor users only.
Overseed with a drought-tolerant fescue blend instead of Kentucky Bluegrass to cut water needs by 30–40%.
Water between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM to minimize evaporation; early morning (before 10 AM) is the next best window.
Set mower height to 3–3.5 inches – taller cool-season grass develops deeper roots and tolerates drought better.
Convert ornamental turf areas to xeriscape using native Colorado plants like Blue Grama or Buffalo Grass.
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