As Colorado endures one of its driest and warmest stretches in recent memory, the town of Erie has officially entered Stage 2 drought response with the Town Council’s unanimous approval of a declaration aimed at reducing outdoor water use.
Erie Utilities Director Todd Fessenden framed the declaration as a “proactive” step designed to curb water demand early rather than waiting until hotter summer months make conservation more difficult.
The Tuesday declaration from the council formalizes Erie’s already-recommended voluntary two-day-per-week watering schedule, which the town had encouraged residents to follow in early April after a water shortage directive issued on March 20 — urging the public to keep sprinklers off — was lifted…