Products / Project record
| Property | Value |
| Name | Denver Water Drought Response Plan |
| Release Year | 2004 |
| Primary Author | Organization
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| Description | Droughts, a natural phenomenon, occur with unpredictable frequency and variable intensity. During drought, flows into Denver Water’s reservoirs may be below normal, causing customers to have to reduce their typical water use. In addition, weather conditions in Denver Water’s service area may be drier than normal and may stress vegetation.
This Drought Response Plan is intended to assist the Denver Board of Water Commissioners in making policy decisions during times of drought and watering restrictions. The current plan, which incorporates lessons learned during the 2002–2003 drought in Denver Water’s service area, will be updated regularly to ensure that it addresses current conditions.
The plan approaches drought response from four perspectives—triggers (which indicate the severity of a drought), drought response measures, public outreach, and internal communication. |
| Sectors | |
| Source | Local Government |
| Keywords | Drought, Planning, Supply, Conservation, Information, Municipal |
| Homepage | http://www.denverwater.org/SupplyPlanning/DroughtInformation/ |
