Lake Durango Water Authority (LDWA) has instituted Stage 2 water restrictions effective August 1st due to their project to refurbish LDWA's main 400,000 gallon tank and the on-going drought conditions.  This project should last two months and LDWA will run off auxiliary tanks at 15% less capacity while the main tank is offline. Durango West 2 is required to follow LDWA’s restrictions.

Stage 2 Water Restrictions:  Outside watering is limited to two hours, one day per week (6am to 9am or 6pm to 9pm). This means you can water on one of the two days designated on the DW2 map.  All other restrictions of Stage 1 apply. 

Reminder Stage 1 Restrictions still apply: Hoses may be used but may not be left unattended without sprinkler head or control device (open running hoses may not be left unattended). Car/boat/recreational vehicle washing is not permitted. Except for livestock, no filling of tanks or ponds is permitted. Swimming pools, koi ponds, waterfalls, or any type of landscaping ponds may not be filled. Excess water will not be allowed to run down driveways, ditches, or roads. Watering potted plants with pails, buckets, or watering cans is allowed at any time.

WATERING DAYS            WATERING TIMES                               COLORED AREA

Monday OR Thursday          Before 9 am or after 6 pm                                Green

                                        *Maximum of 2 hours on one day per week

Tuesday OR Friday              Before 9 am or after 6 pm                                Yellow

                                           *Maximum of 2 hours on one day per week

Wednesday OR Saturday     Before 9 am or after 6 pm                                Pink

                                          *Maximum of 2 hours on one day per week

Outside watering is strictly prohibited on Sundays to allow our water system storage tanks to recharge.

Days and Times and Map PDF.

The District’s primary concern is providing water to residents for indoor use (cooking, bathing, toilets, etc.) and having enough water storage to meet or preferably exceed the requirements set by the state of Colorado for firefighting.

Southwest Colorado has been experiencing a prolonged severe drought. A winter with very little snowpack places us in an extreme drought. Residents should always practice water conservation as a condition of living here. This year is even more important. Look at ways you can increase conserving this summer by letting go of some of your outside plans that require watering. While the metro fee includes 6,000 gallons with the base charge, this does not mean residents should use the full amount and they are encouraged to conserve wherever possible.  Especially in times of drought, every gallon conserved benefits the entire community. Even if your household remains below 6,000 gallons, reducing unnecessary water use helps preserve our water supply, protects system reliability, and reduces the likelihood that more restrictive conservation measures will be needed in the future. The goal is not to use up a personal allocation, but rather to use only the water you truly need. As a community in Southwest Colorado, water conservation needs to be a way of life. Colorado Waterwise offers great tips for conserving water inside and outside. Check out their website.

Current Water Rate Schedule*:

0 – 6,000 gallons               included in base monthly fee

6,001 – 8,000 gallons        $7 per thousand gallons

8,001 – 10,000 gallons      $10 per thousand gallons

10,001 – 15,000 gallons     $15 per thousand gallons

15,001 – 30,000 gallons     $25 per thousand gallons

30,001+ gallons                 $50 per thousand gallons

*These rates may change subject to drought conditions and corresponding watering restrictions.