Denver Water imposes October lawn-watering ban to curb drought strain
TL;DR
Denver Water's board approved a lawn-watering ban starting Oct. 1 to curb usage amid record heat and drought; exemptions cover trees, shrubs, vegetables, and hand or non-spray irrigation, with fines escalating after a warning for violators as reservoir levels remain well below normal and the rule will be reassessed next spring.
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- Denver Water board votes to end lawn watering season in October Denverite
- Denver Water to consider lawn watering ban starting in October KDVR
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