There are NO irrigation or other water restrictions currently. There is water expected this spring and through early summer to allow for sod or seed, plentiful watering for trees and shrubs, and other water activities.
Restrictions will be reevaluated each week and may change later in the summer. If there are any irrigation restrictions later in the summer, green spaces watering will be adjusted accordingly.
Flows from the springs are the highest in recent years, except for the heavy snow winter of 2022-2023. In fact, we have the same snowpack at the springs this year as two years ago (2021-2022), but we have double the water coming to the treatment plant.
This increase in flows may be due to the replacement of 10,000 feet of wood stave pipeline with the new PVC pipeline, which was replaced from January to August 2022. However, this cannot be conclusively shown due to various factors that impact flows, including melt rates and a lack of meters throughout the collection system. If you like to review water flow and tank levels, our treatment staff posts them online at https://www.rawlinswy.gov/381/Flows-and-Storage-Data.
According to resources provided by the University of Wyoming Extension Office, watering of turf grass should ideally occur in two to three irrigations per week. Enough water should be provided so that the water can soak deep into the ground. Shallow, frequent irrigations will encourage shallow root growth and weaken lawn health. The Extension Office has many resources to offer scientific advice on lawn health, landscape design, and more. The Extension Office also offers one-on-one consulting. Please call 307-328-2642.
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