Conserving Water Outdoors
Overview
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: Mild Drought Response
The City of Longmont is under a Mild Drought Response Level. In response to a dry winter and low snowpack, the City will reduce water consumption by 10% on City-owned greenways, parks, golf courses and other facilities. Residents are encouraged, not required, to do the same.
If conditions worsen, the City follows the Water Supply and Shortage Implementation Plan, reviewed yearly by City staff, Water Advisory Board, and City Council. Learn more about the Plan on our Water Resources & Supply page.
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.
