Castle Rock Enters Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Amid Worsening Conditions
Castle Rock, Colorado has moved to Stage 2 drought restrictions due to worsening conditions. Castle Rock Water implemented these new restrictions, aiming for a 25% reduction in water usage, with outdoor watering limited to two days per week and new…
Denver, CO, July 23, 2026 —
Castle Rock, Colorado has officially entered Stage 2 drought restrictions as dry conditions continue to worsen in the region. The new measures were implemented by Castle Rock Water in an effort to significantly reduce overall water consumption.
The primary goal of the Stage 2 restrictions is to achieve a 25% reduction in the town’s water usage. Key components of these restrictions include limitations on outdoor watering, which will now be permitted only two days per week. Additionally, the town is discouraging the installation of new landscaping as part of these conservation efforts.
These escalated restrictions follow a period of existing drought conditions. Castle Rock has been under some form of drought restrictions since mid-May. The month of June was noted as a period of particularly high water usage, contributing to the decision to move to more stringent Stage 2 measures.
The specific days for outdoor watering under Stage 2 restrictions were not provided in the summary. Further details on enforcement or specific exemptions are also not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Tyler Melito on www.denver7.com, see more information here.
