Skip to content For the 2026 outdoor irrigation season, Fort Collins-Loveland Water District is adopting a Water Shortage Watch — Voluntary status.
This Action Level follows the City of Fort Collins Water Shortage Action Plan, which outlines voluntary water-use reductions to raise customer awareness of the limited water supply available.
However, it’s important for our customers to know that our projected water supply meets our expected demands and annual year-end storage objectives.
Voluntary watering recommendations include watering 2 days per week. You choose the days.
*This watering schedule is voluntary and is only meant for turf irrigation. It does not affect drip irrigation, or watering trees, gardens, etc.
Watering best practices:
Thank you again for your cooperation, help and patience this summer.
A: While we understand that Colorado experienced an unusually dry winter, and many other parts of the state have enacted stricter watering restrictions, our future planning efforts and diverse water portfolio have ensured that we have enough water to meet our projected needs.
Every municipality and special water district has a unique water portfolio and is responsible for future and drought planning for its customers. We have implemented voluntary water-use reductions to raise customer awareness of the limited water supply.
We will continue to monitor conditions and keep customers updated if more stringent Action Levels and future restrictions become necessary.
A: The restrictions are not mandatory but highly encouraged in light of current snowpack and water supply yields.
A: Not at all! Based on our expected water demands and projected water supply yields for 2026, the District has an adequate supply.
A: Yes, all customers are asked to follow the voluntary watering schedule.
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 two times per week) based on the above schedule.
A: These restrictions are highly recommended but are not mandatory. We encourage customers to share this website 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 control decisions about how land in our district is used. We can signal the scarcity of water through pricing of new tap purchases, but ultimately, 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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We are experiencing a water outage in Loveland between 65th and 57th, between Hwy 287 and County Road 13. Crews are in route. You may experience low to no pressure at this time. As of 3:44 pm, there is no estimated time for repair completion.
