Conserving Water Outdoors
Most of our water use happens outdoors. That means it’s where we have the greatest opportunity to save. Small changes in the way we water and landscape our lawns can make a big difference.
Drought
The City of Longmont adjusts its response to drought based on reservoir storage, snowpack, soil moisture, and projected demand.
Current Status: Sustainable Conservation Level – Drought Watch
A drought watch occurs when indicators suggest conditions may require a change from the Sustainable Conservation Level. At this stage, residents are encouraged to continue practicing water efficiency and voluntarily reduce outdoor watering to help protect our water supply. Learn more about what you can do to reduce your use below.
If conditions worsen, the City follows the Water Supply and Shortage Implementation Plan, reviewed yearly by City staff, Water Board, and City Council. Download and read the plan,
View the current state of drought in Colorado and nationwide at the U.S. Drought Monitor’s website.
Outdoor Water Use Best Practices
Our Programs
Through our partnership with Resource Central, Longmont community members can benefit from the following water conservation programs:
Waterwise Landscape Design Templates and Guides
ColoradoScape Sampler
Ready to test the waters of ColoradoScaping without diving in headfirst? This design is for you! With three ColoradoScape zones to choose from, you can start small and build up, or go all-in at once. Go for all three, and you’ll transform nearly 500 sq ft of water-thirsty grass into a sustainable oasis—saving about 10,000 gallons of water every summer.
Balanced Beauty
With this half lawn, half garden design, you’ll save around 20,000 gallons of water each year and have plenty of space to customize and express your style while feeding pollinators and your environment.
Xero to Hero
Ready to say goodbye to grass entirely (while still staying HOA-friendly)? This design brings 75% plant life to your yard. Save up to 30,000-40,000 gallons of water each summer and let your creativity bloom with help from our plant designers to mix and match bouquet ideas.
Sidewalk Serenity
Say goodbye to watering and mowing your tree lawn! This design offers two stylish, budget-friendly ways to transform your tree lawn into a ColoradoScape sensation.
