In metro Denver, keeping a lawn green now comes with steep consequences: a first violation can carry a $500 fine, and repeat violations can put a customer’s water service at risk.
That is exactly the point. Denver Water asked residents to stop watering grass so the region can stretch a much more limited shared supply into the colder months, The Denver Post reported.
Here’s what to know
Denver’s restriction on lawn watering and spray irrigation took effect Thursday.
For residential customers, the penalty begins at $500. Each additional violation carries a $1,000 fine, and Denver Water will shut off service if watering continues…