Erie’s water situation is easing up, for now. After town officials directed the community to halt all outdoor irrigation systems through the last weeks of March, they now say that residents, HOAs and businesses can follow a two-day-per-week watering schedule.
The town rescinded its “Water Supply Emergency Determination” on Friday, as water supply conditions have improved with larger, summer levels that become available in April.
While the sprinkler directive has been eased, the town still asks that property owners participate in a voluntary watering schedule to help “maintain a reliable water supply throughout the warmer months during this severe drought in Colorado,” an announcement from Erie says.
Even-numbered addresses are asked to water on Mondays and Thursdays. Odd-numbered addresses are asked to water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
During periods of especially hot and dry weather, town officials said, they may designate a third watering day for the week. Residents are encouraged to sign up for text message alerts to stay informed when these additional watering days are announced.
If a third day is added, even-numbered addresses can also water on Saturdays and odd-numbered addresses can add Sundays to their watering schedule.
Looking ahead, the town said, it “may enter different drought stages later in the year in accordance with its Drought Plan,” and encourages residents to monitor Erie’s communications channels for any updates that may impact outdoor watering schedules.
The town’s “outdoor irrigation webpage” has information on the water schedule, as well as general watering tips for how to best use a limited supply for irrigation.