Denver Water has begun issuing fines to customers who violate watering restrictions as a prolonged drought continues to strain the region’s water supply with no signs of improvement.
Denver Water customers are currently limited to watering lawns two days a week. Despite those restrictions being in place for most of the summer, the measures have not made a significant difference, according to the agency.
Last week, Denver Water issued more than 50 warnings and six or seven fines to customers who did not follow watering rules. The agency said it has shifted from educating customers about restrictions to actively enforcing them…