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Water Supply Administrator, Amy Willhite shares information about why Arvada declared a Stage 1 drought and implemented water restrictions this year. She explains how snowpack drives Front Range water supply, what the rules entail, and how the city plans to reach a community-wide goal of reducing water use by 20%, including at City-managed parks, athletic fields, and golf courses. Find the latest information, the restrictions, and FAQs at arvadaco.gov/drought. 

In the episode:

• Water restrictions including the two-day-per-week lawn irrigation schedule and the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. outdoor watering ban 
• How violations are handled and how a drought surcharge may work
• How parks, golf, and athletic fields reduce water use while prioritizing playability, safety, and tree health
• Why the splash pad can run while the Olde Town fountain will be limited due to water recycling differences 
• Why nearby communities have different rules based on storage and water rights portfolios
• And more!

News and events: 

• The City’s Volunteer Appreciation Event is Saturday, May 16
• Mayor Pro Tem Randy Moorman presented the 2026 State of the City on Friday, April 10
• Neighborhood grant applications are open now through May 8
• The annual pavement program is underway across the city completing repaving, concrete work, and treatments to maintain road quality

Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.