Drought Conditions Prompt Water Use Warnings Across Douglas County

By Nicholas Fogleman | The Denver Gazette

Three Douglas County water providers are urging residents to conserve water as the region emerges from a warm, dry winter that has strained water resources.

Castle Rock Water, Highlands Ranch Water and Parker Water & Sanitation asked customers to use water wisely and avoid unnecessary waste as irrigation season approaches, according to a joint news release issued Monday.

“We want residents to be mindful of how and when they use water, especially outdoors,” Castle Rock Water Director Mark Marlowe said in the release. “Simple steps like checking your irrigation system for leaks or watering only when your landscapes need it can help prevent unnecessary waste.”

As of March 17, more than 85% of Douglas County residents are affected by drought, with 25% of the county under severe drought and 60% under moderate drought conditions, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. This was the fourth driest February on record over the past 132 years in the county, according to NIDIS.

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