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As of April 15, Arvada is under Stage 1 water restrictions. That basically means: water supply is tight, and the city is aiming to cut usage by about 20%.

You might not feel it directly, but it shows up in how and when people water around you.

🚿 Lawn Watering Is Now Scheduled

This is one of the biggest shifts:

• You can only water your lawn 2 days per week

• Your days depend on your address:

  • Even numbers → Sunday + Thursday

  • Odd numbers → Wednesday + Saturday

  • Multifamily/commercial → Tuesday + Friday

• No watering between 10 AM and 6 PM

👉 Translation: those random mid-day sprinklers you used to see? Not allowed anymore.

⏱️ The “Short Cycle” Trick

Here’s a small but smart one most people miss:

• Sprinklers should run in 5-minute cycles

• Max 15 minutes per zone

Instead of soaking everything at once, the idea is to water in shorter bursts so the ground actually absorbs it instead of wasting runoff.

🌱 Plants Get a Free Pass (Kind Of)

Good news if you’ve got more than just grass:

• Trees, shrubs, gardens, and flowers can be watered any day

• But only with handheld hose or drip irrigation

• Still no watering during peak heat hours

👉 This is why you’ll still see people watering… just more intentionally.

🚫 The Small Rules That Add Up

A bunch of little habits that quietly make a difference:

• No spraying water onto sidewalks or streets

• Fix leaking sprinklers quickly

• Don’t water during rain or wind

• Skip decorative fountains that spray into the air

👉 None of these feel huge, but together they cut a lot of waste.

🧠 The Sneaky Big One: Wait to Water

This one’s easy to overlook:

• The city recommends waiting until May to turn on sprinklers

Letting your lawn stay dormant longer = less water used overall.

💡 The Bigger Picture

Arvada gets most of its water from Denver Water, so these rules aren’t random. They’re part of a larger system trying to stretch limited water across a growing population.

And the interesting part?
A lot of this is happening quietly. No big announcements, just small behavior shifts across the city that add up fast.

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Dreaming of a new address? Each week, we’re spotlighting a standout home in town — from charming bungalows to modern builds and everything in between.

Arvada dates are all about small-town charm with local flavor. Olde Town Arvada is a go-to for strolling, cozy dinners, and dessert stops, while the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities adds a culture-forward twist with shows, exhibits, and open-air vibes. If you’re leaning outdoorsy, sunset views and picnic potential at Majestic View Park never miss.

Vote and we’ll share the top picks—chosen by locals—in an upcoming issue. 💌