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Erie, Colorado, Enforces Sprinkler Ban Amid Water Crisis

3/22/2026

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Erie, Colorado, faces a water crisis as unseasonably warm weather boosts irrigation demand 30% above normal.
Town officials have ordered residents to stop using sprinkler systems until the end of March to conserve water.
If residents fail to comply, the town may shut off water service.
The crisis is worsened by low winter supplies and little rainfall, with Aurora warning of early drought restrictions.

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Story summary

Erie, Colorado, faces a water crisis as unseasonably warm weather boosts irrigation demand 30% above normal.
Town officials have ordered residents to stop using sprinkler systems until the end of March to conserve water.
If residents fail to comply, the town may shut off water service.
The crisis is worsened by low winter supplies and little rainfall, with Aurora warning of early drought restrictions.