During times of extreme drought, every drop of water truly matters. By making small changes at home and in our daily routines, we can make a big difference together. Simple actions like fixing leaks, shortening indoor use, choosing drought‑tolerant landscaping, and being mindful of outdoor watering help protect our shared water supply and keep our community resilient.

The Town is currently in Phase II Water Restrictions as of April 20, 2026

Water Restriction Phases

 PHASE I - VOLUNTARY

• Reductions in overall indoor water use  
• Reductions in overall outdoor water use  
• Limit equipment washing (cars, ATVs, etc.) to once per week

PHASE II - MANDATORY

• Limit equipment washing (cars, ATVs, etc.) to once per week
• Pools and hot tubs may not be drained and refilled — topping off only
• A 20% surcharge applies to Tier III users
• Adhere to outdoor irrigation schedule:
  Even numbered addresses - Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
  Odd numbered homes - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
  No watering on Monday
  No outdoor watering between 8 a.m & 6 p.m.

PHASE IIA - Critical Dry Year Restrictions - MANDATORY

• No irrigation water from the Gypsum municipal treatment system shall be applied in the period between November 1 and March 31.
• No treated water from the Gypsum municipal system shall be used for irrigation except between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
• Irrigation of residential lawns and gardens is limited to two days per week, as follows:
  -Monday, Thursday, Friday: No watering
  -Properties with an odd street address: Watering is allowed only on Tuesday and Saturday
  -Properties with an even street address: Watering is allowed only on Wednesday and Sunday

Residential watering days are:

•  Institutional/Commercial (schools, parks, churches, government, industrial properties:
  -Irrigation allowed on Monday and Friday; No irrigation allowed on any other day
  -Hand watering allowed on assigned days with flow-controlled devices
  -New lawns may only be planted after November 1 and before April 1

Institutional, commercial watering days are:

• Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas: One fill per season allowed. No refilling from declaration through October 31.
• Moratoriums: Residential washing of vehicles, cars, boats and RVs is prohibited. Washing of pavement, driveways and sidewalks is prohibited.
• Commercial nurseries may submit water use plans. These plans may be approved, rejected, or approved with conditions.
• Drought surcharges on customer water use will be billed to each customer class based on usage and amounts specified in section 13.01.070, Drought surcharges are billed in addition to the customer's applicable monthly service fee and usage charge.

PHASE IIB - Enhanced Critical Dry Year Restrictions - MANDATORY

• Construction Water Moratorium use of treated water is imposed which includes use of treated water for construction related activities such as, but not by way of limitation: Dust suppression, soil compaction, material processing, or any similar temporary use for construction activities.
• The prohibition of construction treated water use is mandatory and subject to the same enforcement, penalties, and drought surcharge provisions applicable to Phase IIA.
• Drought surcharges on customer water use will be billed to each customer class based on usage and amounts specified in section 13.01.070, Drought surcharges are billed in addition to the customer's applicable monthly service fee and usage charge.

Phase IIA & IIB Ordinance

PHASE III - MANDATORY

• Voluntary reductions in indoor water use
• No new water tap sales
• No evaporative cooling of commercial buildings.
• Voluntary industrial/commercial restrictions. Goal is no water waste.
• No topping off pools or hot tubs
• A 20% surcharge applies to all water tiers
• No outdoor watering permitted
• Use of potable/non‑potable water for construction purposes is prohibited

PHASE IV - MANDATORY

• All water use restricted to essential purposes only. Usage levels will be carefully monitored.

PENALTY ASSESSMENT FINES
*For violation of Phase II & Phase III

1. First offense: Warning
2. Second offense: Fifty dollar ($50) fine.
3. Third offense: One hundred dollars ($100) fine.
4. Subsequent offense: The municipal court may impose such fines and penalties as it is authorized pursuant to municipal code 13.01.070

Some large water users (schools, parks, HOA’s) may have established watering schedules that are different than residential.

TOG_Water Schedule.pdf04 2026 Water Shortage Phases.pdf