Due to unprecedented irrigation demand in the Timnath area, earlier this summer we asked ALL Fort Collins-Loveland Water District customers in Timnath for immediate assistance to reduce outdoor water use by 25 percent. Thank you for taking action and reducing your water demand. Effective Sept. 1, 2024, the outdoor watering restrictions in Timnath have been lifted.
If you’ve been waiting to plant sod or finish landscaping projects, now is a great time to resume those. Thank you again for your cooperation, help and patience this summer.
In addition to your efforts, the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District is pleased to share we have been actively working with the Timnath Lakes Development to complete a 24” pipe extension that will improve our ability to fill the Timnath water tank. The District will then extend the 24” pipe to replace a bottleneck further improving our ability to serve our Timnath customers. In addition, we have made a variety of system adjustments to ensure we are operating as efficiently as possible to maintain system pressure.
We appreciate all of the help – large and small – from our customers and partners in the Timnath area. All of these efforts have truly made a difference.
A: The restrictions were due to unprecedented irrigation demand in the Timnath area resulting from a combination of factors including summer temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, new sod installations and new construction in the area. This increased demand resulted in a lack of water pressure and a risk of ensuring an appropriate water supply for fire protection needs.
A: The restrictions were not mandatory but were highly encouraged to ensure we can maintain adequate water pressure throughout the system as well as an appropriate water supply for fire protection needs.
A: The restrictions started in mid-June 2024 and ended September 1, 2024.
A: FCLWD does have adequate water supply for our District. However, the increased demand in the Timnath area was making it difficult for us to keep the Timnath tank full, maintain system pressure and get our supply to customers in the area. FCLWD currently has capital projects in the works to expand our infrastructure to better serve customers in Timnath.
A: No, only FCLWD customers in Timnath were impacted. Residents receiving their water from other providers such as North Weld County Water District and East Larimer County Water District were not impacted by these restrictions.
A: We recommend only using the water needed while waiting for the sod to establish and making sure you are using your water efficiently by avoiding overwatering. When your sod has rooted, typically after two weeks, please reduce your watering schedule to normal levels (up to three times per week) based on the following schedule:
A: These restrictions are highly recommended but are not mandatory. We encourage customers to share our recent emails and letters with neighbors to help spread the word so we can all do our part. As FCLWD cannot enforce the restrictions due to the limits of our Title 32 organizational structure, we are relying on voluntary compliance to avoid the need for more extreme measures.
A: FCLWD is not a land-use authority; meaning we don’t have any say in how the land in our district is used. Land use is determined by the cities and counties where we provide water. Land use authorities are also the authority that issues and manages building permits. If you have questions or concerns about land-use code, please contact the municipality directly involved.
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