Thank you for your help! Outdoor watering restrictions have been lifted
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.
FAQ
Q: Why did FCLWD enacte watering restrictions?
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.
Q: Were the restrictions mandatory?
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.
Q: How long were the restrictions in place?
A: The restrictions started in mid-June 2024 and ended September 1, 2024.
Q: Do the restrictions mean FCLWD doesn’t have enough water?
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.
Q: Did this impact all Timnath residents?
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.
Q: Does this impact all FCLWD customers?
A: While the restrictions were primarily for Timnath customers, we encourage efficient watering practices from all our customers.
Q: I just planted new sod, what should I do?
- If your address ends in an even number, limit watering to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (midnight to midnight).
- If your address ends in an odd number, limit watering to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (midnight to midnight).
- Avoid watering on Sunday to allow our system to catch up for the next week.
Q: My neighbor is not following the restrictions, can I report them?
Q: Can you stop issuing building permits or lessen the amount of building in the area?
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.