At the town of Kremmling board of trustees meeting on Aug. 20, members approved an emergency declaration for watering restrictions due to ongoing drought conditions.

The following Level 1 restrictions are in effect:

• Even-numbered addresses (street numbers ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) may use municipal water for outside irrigation and other outdoor purposes only on even-numbered days of the month.
• Odd-numbered addresses (street numbers ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) may use municipal water for outside irrigation and other outdoor purposes only on odd-numbered days of the month.
• Town Parks will be watered no more than every third day.

“The restrictions are necessary because of a dry summer and our aging water treatment plant’s inability to keep up with current demands,” stated town manager Jen MacPherson. “They are important for residents to follow because we are in a position where we can hopefully prevent additional restrictions if everyone pulls together and cuts back now.”

Each resident must be responsible for knowing what days they can water and can face fines or imprisonment if the restrictions are not followed.

“This declaration is made in consultation with the Public Works Director and Town Manager to ensure the immediate preservation of our public health and safety by conserving our limited municipal water supply,” shared Mayor Wes Howell in a statement.