Glendale Water Restrictions 2026
Arapahoe County · Colorado
Published: Updated:
Restrictions Active - Stage 1 Mandatory - Denver Water Service Area
2
Days/Week
Before 10:00 a.m.
Allowed Hours
$100 first warning, then $250 / $500 repeat
Max Fine
Find Your Watering Day
Enter the last digit of your street address:
View full address schedule table
| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Even | Sunday & Thursday |
| Odd | Wednesday & Saturday |
| Multi-family / HOA common areas | Tuesday & Friday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Glendale is an enclave city within Denver served by Denver Water. 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.
Citations begin March 25, 2026🏠 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
Glendale is an enclave city within Denver served by Denver Water. Stage 1 mandatory restrictions apply since March 25, 2026. Glendale's urban, high-density character means many residents have small landscaped areas, the 2-day restriction is particularly important for commercial properties along Colorado Blvd. Check denverwater.org for assigned watering days.
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 Glendale area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Glendale Water Restrictions
9 tips tailored for Glendale homeowners during Stage 1 Mandatory - Denver Water Service Area restrictions.
Check denverwater.org for your assigned watering days by address number.
Glendale's high-rise apartment complexes need active sprinkler-system supervision to avoid off-schedule violations.
Commercial properties along Colorado Blvd: schedule landscape contractor visits for assigned days only.
Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle is allowed any time outside 10am–6pm.
Kentucky Bluegrass is the dominant Glendale grass, it goes dormant under Stage 1 but recovers in fall.
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.
Glendale Water Restriction FAQs
What days can I water my lawn in Glendale?
What hours can I run my sprinklers in Glendale?
What are the fines for water violations in Glendale?
Can I install new sod or seed in Glendale during restrictions?
When will water restrictions end in Glendale?
Get alerts for Glendale, Colorado
We will email you when Glendale 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.