DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — On Tuesday, officials in three Douglas County communities asked residents to start conserving water amid a record-dry winter.
In a joint press release, water officials in Highlands Ranch, Parker, and Castle Rock stated that outdoor watering accounts for “the largest increase in water use during spring and summer months.” Adding, “conservation remains an important and economical step Douglas County residents can take to help protect water resources.”
The message follows several metro Denver communities that have already implemented water restrictions. On Wednesday, Denver City Council members will vote on whether to implement Stage 1 drought restrictions, as the City of Thornton approved earlier in March…