AURORA | Aurora lawmakers this week gave tentative approval to significantly tighten water restrictions beginning in early April, as officials warn the city faces a worsening drought, historically low snowpack and the possibility of rapidly shrinking water reserves.
During a March 23 study session, city council members signaled support for implementing Stage 1 drought restrictions as soon as April 7 — nearly a month earlier than Aurora’s typical seasonal watering limits. A final vote is tentatively scheduled for April 6.
If approved, the new rules would reduce outdoor watering, prohibit certain water-intensive activities and usher in stricter enforcement measures that include escalating fines for violators…