Inside Arvada's Drought & Watering Restrictions

Send us Fan Mail Water Supply Administrator, Amy Willhite shares information about why Arvada declared a Stage 1 drought and implemented water restrictions this year. She explains how snowpack drives Front Range water supply, what the rules entail, and how the city plans to reach a community-wide goal of reducing water use by 20%, including at City-managed parks, athletic fields, and golf courses. Find the latest information, the restrictions, and FAQs at arvadaco.gov/drought. In the episode: Water restrictions including the two-day-per-week lawn irrigation schedule and the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. outdoor watering ban How violations are handled and how a drought surcharge may work How parks, golf, and athletic fields reduce water use while prioritizing playability, safety, and tree health Why the splash pad can run while the Olde Town fountain will be limited due to water recycling differences Why nearby communities have different rules based on storage and water rights portfolios And more! News and events: The City’s Volunteer Appreciation Event is Saturday, May 16 Mayor Pro Tem Randy Moorman presented the 2026 State of the City on Friday, April 10 Neighborhood grant applications are open now through May 8 The annual pavement program is underway across the city completing repaving, concrete work, and treatments to maintain road quality Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.