Level 3 - Extreme Drought - Water Mandatory Conservation Notice - Effective September 9, 2026
WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE
Drought Level 3 — Extreme Drought
Effective September 9, 2026
At its public meeting on August 19, 2026, the Baca Grande Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors approved the implementation of Drought Level 3 — “Extreme Drought” restrictions and the corresponding rate increase.
The District will continue to monitor drought conditions and will provide customers with updates if conditions improve before September 9th.
Drought Restrictions.pdfNOTICE OF INTENT TO FIX OR INCREASE FEES - Drought.pdf08-20-2026 Level 3 - Extreme - Water Mandatory Conservation Notice .pdf
Residential Irrigation Restrictions:
| Property Address | Permitted Outdoor Watering Days |
|---|---|
| Even-numbered addresses | Even-numbered days of the month |
| Odd-numbered addresses | Odd-numbered days of the month |
Commercial Irrigation Restrictions
- Commercial irrigation will be limited to three (3) times per week.
- Permitted irrigation hours are 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- This includes POA, including the golf course, parks, and Casita Park entrance. Townhouse Irrigation, Colorado College Irrigation.
Water Tier - Rate Increases
As part of the approved Drought Level 3 response, the District will implement a 50% drought surcharge on Tier 2 and above.
The increase will begin with the mid-September meter reading period and will be reflected on your November statement for water usage from mid-September through mid-October.
2026 Water Volume Rate
| Tap Size | Base Allowance | Tier 1 ($3.00/1,000) | Tier 2 ($6.00/1,000) | Tier 3 $7.50 $/1,000 | Tier 4 ($9.40/1,000) | Tier 5 ($11.75/1,000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¾" | 2,000 | >2,000 | >10,000 | >30,000 | >60,000 | >120,000 |
| 1" | 4,000 | >4,000 | >20,000 | >40,000 | >70,000 | >130,000 |
| 1 ½" | 10,000 | >10,000 | >50,000 | >70,000 | >80,000 | >140,000 |
| 2" | 16,000 | >16,000 | >80,000 | >100,000 | >130,000 | >190,000 |
| 3" | 32,000 | >32,000 | >160,000 | >180,000 | >210,000 | >270,000 |
| 4" | 72,000 | >72,000 | >360,000 | >380,000 | >410,000 | >470,000 |
2026 Drought Level 3 – Extreme Drought – 50 % Increase Rate
| Tap Size | Base Allowance | Tier 1 ($3.00/1,000) | Tier 2 ($9.00/1,000) | Tier 3 $11.25 $/1,000 | Tier 4 ($14.10/1,000) | Tier 5 ($17.62/1,000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¾" | 2,000 | >2,000 | >10,000 | >30,000 | >60,000 | >120,000 |
| 1" | 4,000 | >4,000 | >20,000 | >40,000 | >70,000 | >130,000 |
| 1½" | 10,000 | >10,000 | >50,000 | >70,000 | >80,000 | >140,000 |
| 2" | 16,000 | >16,000 | >80,000 | >100,000 | >130,000 | >190,000 |
| 3" | 32,000 | >32,000 | >160,000 | >180,000 | >210,000 | >270,000 |
| 4" | 72,000 | >72,000 | >360,000 | >380,000 | >410,000 | >470,000 |
For more information and conservation tips, please visit: https://bacawater.specialdistrict.org/drought
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