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Have you ever thought about how a water shortage could impact you and/or your business?
Fort Collins Utilities plans for each year’s water supplies and projected use very conservatively; however, severe drought and other events outside of Utilities’ control happen. When we’re faced with a water shortage, Utilities enacts water use restrictions in accordance with the Water Supply Shortage Response Plan.
In April 2020, we completed the review and update of the Water Shortage Action Plan to ensure our customers are prepared and we have the best response possible to improve our resiliency and limit longer-term water shortages.
Thank you to those that provided input during the update process! We will review the Water Shortage Action Plan again in 4 to 5 years. Please let us know your concerns about future water shortages, water restrictions and planning for a sustainable water future.
Have you ever thought about how a water shortage could impact you and/or your business?
Fort Collins Utilities plans for each year’s water supplies and projected use very conservatively; however, severe drought and other events outside of Utilities’ control happen. When we’re faced with a water shortage, Utilities enacts water use restrictions in accordance with the Water Supply Shortage Response Plan.
In April 2020, we completed the review and update of the Water Shortage Action Plan to ensure our customers are prepared and we have the best response possible to improve our resiliency and limit longer-term water shortages.
Thank you to those that provided input during the update process! We will review the Water Shortage Action Plan again in 4 to 5 years. Please let us know your concerns about future water shortages, water restrictions and planning for a sustainable water future.
On April 21st the Water Shortage Action Plan was adopted on 2nd reading, making it effective May 1st. For more information on the updated plan, please visit fcgov.com/utilities/water-shortage-planning
The first reading for the Water Shortage Action Plan was scheduled to go before City Council March 17; however, with the growing concerns of COVID-19 several items on the agenda were postponed. The 1st reading is now planned for April 7, 2020 and the 2nd reading is planned for April 21, 2020. Council agendas can also be found here.
Fort Collins Utilities has updated the current Plan. Just released is the proposed plan with updates, including a new name - Water Shortage Action Plan. Check it out!
Updates reflect:
Click here for a summary of proposed changes.
From hundreds of customer survey results and other community input received, Utilities has drafted the following guiding principles to reflect customers water use priorities and other best practices.
After more than a year of feedback collection, Fort Collins Utilities has learned a lot from its customers about what water uses they would prioritize during a shortage. Below is the list of proposed changes to be considered by City Council (planned for the March 17 meeting). For reference, the current Water Shortage Response Plan can be found here.
Comment below or contact "who's listening" directly if you have questions or concerns on the proposed changes.
31 people weighed in on what water use activities they believe should be restricted during a declared water shortage on the Our City site. Here's how they responded:
Non-essential street sweeping - 24 votes in favor
Personal/individual outdoor water toys, such as slip and slides - 18 votes in favor
Outdoor misting devices, commonly seen at restaurants - 18 votes n favor
None of the above, the current Plan shouldn't add any of these as restricted uses - 4 votes in favor
Other - 6 votes in favor
Over 250 people weighed in on their top four water use priorities at various events around town this fall. Here's how people responded (each of the four water uses selected as top priorities were equally weighted):
Indoor residential - 98%
Safety and health (hospitals, essential cleaning, schools) - 93%
Indoor Commercial - 71%
Non-grass, landscaped areas (veggie gardens, trees) - 57%
Public outdoor recreational use (HOA or City Park pool, splash park) - 44%
Personal/private outdoor recreational use (slip n slides or personal pool) - 12%
Grass (commercial or residential lawns) - 17%
Other - 7%
Phone | 970-221-6719 |
mamiller@fcgov.com |
Phone | 970-221-6877 |
lhans@fcgov.com |
June - September 2002
April - June 2013
July 2014
October 2018
Started the process to update the current Water Supply Shortage Response Plan.
January - July 2019
Conducted internal engagement with City of Fort Collins Departments and Citizen Advisory Boards.
July - December 2019
Seeking external feedback and conducting public engagement about the update.
January - March 2020
Present a draft plan at Water Board's February meeting. Updates and changes based on feedback and needs will be drafted.
April 7, 2020
The proposed updated plan will be presented to City Council for approval.
April 21, 2020
City Council to conduct 2nd Reading prior to final approval