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1. Is ACWWA offering any rebates this year?

Yes. For more information, see the Water Efficiency Tab drop down menu under Rebate Program.

2. What is ACWWA doing about Water Efficiency?

ACWWA has been proactive in its water efficiency efforts but is looking to do more! ACWWA, in conjunction with various other agencies, has been developing efforts to get water efficiency information and education out to our children and in a regional effort, getting a consistent message out to everyone that water efficiency is very important. Also, in 2006, ACWWA developed a Water Conservation Plan approved by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB).

Only about 25% of water providers in Colorado have an approved plan with the State. In 2010, ACWWA developed a Water Conservation Program that puts many of the components identified in the CWCB Water Conservation Plan into action. This also adds additional components with the intent to reduce overall water usage in our service area.

3. Can I use a rain barrel to collect water from my roof in Colorado?

Yes. Legislation passed in 2016 allows for small-scale residential collection from rooftops.

4. Who can use rain barrels?

State law allows the use of rain barrels at single family homes or attached multi-family hoes with four or fewer units.

5. How much water can I collect?

The law allows up to two rain barrels with a combined storage capacity of 110 gallons. Depending on the amount of precipitation in any one year, a household could save between 1,300-2,100 gallons of water per year.

6. Are there any rules I must follow if I decide to use a rain barrel?

Yes, rain barrel use is allowed under the following circumstances:
• Water collected cannot be used for drinking;
• No more than two rain barrels with a combined storage capacity of 110 gallons or less may be used;
• Precipitation is collected from the rooftop of a building that is used primarily as a single-family residence or a multi-family residence with four or fewer units;
• The collected precipitation is used for outdoor purposes including irrigation of lawns and gardens;
• The collected precipitation is used on the residential property on which the precipitation is collected;
• Rain barrels must be covered on the top to control insects (mainly mosquitos).

7. Where can I purchase a rain barrel?

They are commonly found at your local hardware or home improvement store or through a search on the internet.

8. Where can I find more information about the law?

The Colorado Division of Water Resources has additional information at http://water.state.co.us. Or, you may call (303) 866-3581