Water Board Meeting, April 20, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado Water Board held a meeting on April 20, 2026, focusing primarily on water supply conditions, drought response planning, and annexation matters. The board reviewed current drought conditions, noting low reservoir levels and snowpack, and discussed the implementation of a mild drought response level with voluntary 10% water use reductions for customers and mandatory reductions for city facilities. They also addressed two enclave annexations involving commercial properties, approving motions to recommend annexation to city council. The board discussed water conservation best management practices, irrigation scheduling, and coordination with parks and golf courses to reduce water use. Additionally, operational updates included cleaning ditches to improve water delivery efficiency and staffing changes in the water resources department. The board planned to recommend the mild drought response declaration to city council with an effective date to be determined.