Greeley Reduces Watering on Select City-Owned Landscapes

Low water levels in Lake Boyd have impacted the City of Greeley’s ability to use the Greeley-Loveland Irrigation Canal (GLIC) to irrigate city landscapes this summer.

GREELEY, Colo. — Drought and low water levels in irrigation canals are causing some ditches to shut off earlier than usual this year.

Many city parks, golf courses, medians, and public spaces use water from the Greeley-Loveland Irrigation Canal. This water isn’t treated for drinking. When ditch water isn’t available, some areas must use treated drinking water for irrigation. This puts more demand on the city’s drinking water system.

To save drinking water and use resources wisely, the city will water lower-use and nonessential grass areas less often. This may include some parks, medians, green spaces, and parts of golf courses.

Residents may notice browner grass, slower growth, and changes to mowing or maintenance schedules. These changes are expected. They don’t mean the grass is dead. Some grass areas will go dormant. The city will still provide enough water to keep moisture in the soil and help the grass grow back next spring.

The city will continue to water trees on a regular schedule to protect their health. High-use areas, such as athletic fields, golf course playing areas, and other priority public spaces, will also receive enough water to stay safe, healthy, and green.

Greeley has enough water to meet the needs of residents and the community. These steps will reduce demand on the drinking water system, protect water supplies, and help care for key public spaces.

The city will monitor conditions and adjust its operations as needed.  

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