The Town's Efforts to Conserve Water
How the Town of Gypsum Is Conserving Water in Our Parks
The Town of Gypsum is reducing outdoor water use across all parks while keeping our public spaces healthy and welcoming. Here’s how:
• Shorter irrigation run times
Many parks now run for fewer hours each night, lowering total water use without compromising plant health.
• Odd/even watering schedule
All parks follow alternating‑day irrigation to reduce peak demand and spread out system usage.
• Overnight watering only
Shifting irrigation to late‑night and early‑morning hours helps minimize evaporation and use water more efficiently.
• Increased use of non‑potable water
Where available, parks and roundabouts are irrigated with non‑potable (raw) water to preserve treated drinking water for homes and essential needs.
• Smarter zone-by-zone management
Each park’s irrigation zones are adjusted individually to avoid over‑watering and match the needs of different landscapes.
• Ongoing monitoring
Staff routinely adjusts schedules based on weather, soil moisture, and plant condition to prevent waste. Together, these steps help protect our community’s water supply while maintaining safe, enjoyable parks for everyone.