WATER CONSERVATION IMMEDIATE MEASURES
Dear Ski Ranches Owners,
Please see the forwarded notice below from the Town of Mountain Village regarding water conservation measures now in effect for Ski Ranches.
This information is being forwarded as provided by the Town. Please direct any questions regarding these measures, watering schedules, approvals, or enforcement to the Town of Mountain Village at the contact information listed below.
FORWARDED NOTICE FROM THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
In anticipation of a dry spring and summer, the Town of Mountain Village will begin implementing water conservation measures effective immediately.
“While the Town usually implements these restrictions in the summer, we felt it was prudent to begin water conservation measures earlier this year to reduce water usage and encourage homeowners and property owners to use our water resources responsibly,” said Mountain Village Public Works Director Scott Pittenger. “We have a duty as a community to use our water responsibly and ensure that water resources are prioritized for drinking and fire management.”
These conservation efforts will be effective in Mountain Village, Ski Ranches, Elk Run and Skyfield and are the same conservation measures the Town has implemented in previous years. If applicable, please consult with your landscape company to ensure compliance.
Water conservation program schedule effective Monday, March 30, 2026:
All properties north of Mountain Village Boulevard and Elk Run residents may water their landscaping on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ONLY. Irrigation clocks must be set to run at a level of 70-75 percent of normal water consumption for the three days a week you are allowed to water. Irrigating hours will be either before 8:00 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
All properties south of Mountain Village Boulevard, plus the Ski Ranches and Skyfield, may water their landscaping on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays ONLY. Irrigation clocks must be set to run at a level of 70-75 percent of normal water consumption for the three days a week you are allowed to water. Irrigating hours will be either before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
All exterior water features must be turned off during this conservation effort.
Due to potential water contamination “cross-connection” occurrences, NO trucked in water will be allowed to be hooked up to existing irrigation systems.
New landscaping:
Because of the need for new landscaping to receive additional watering to become established, landscaping installed since the spring of 2025 and future landscaping projects may apply for additional watering permission.
New construction that has not yet installed required landscaping may apply to the Town to extend the deadline to complete landscaping improvements. We are not recommending residents install any non-required new landscaping at this time.
All permit applications that include landscaping additions or changes shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Mountain Village Planning Department. You may contact the Planning Department at planning@mtnvillage.org.
Please be aware that if the San Miguel River goes under administration (on call) further water restrictions may be necessary as the Town follows its augmentation requirements.
If the weather conditions do not cooperate, this could result in a ban on all exterior watering from the Town’s water system. On the other hand, if the region experiences a significant increase in moisture, the Town may scale back its water conservation efforts. Any changes to our water conservation program will be shared broadly through Town channels.
For questions regarding the Water Conservation Program, please contact Public Works Director Scott Pittenger at spittenger@mtnvillage.org.
New Water Customer Portal
The Mountain Village Public Works Department also recently launched a new portal that allows customers to monitor water consumption and set usage alarms to detect potential leaks. These proactive alerts not only help prevent costly surprises on water bills but also enable early identification of leaks, minimizing water waste and potential property damage.
“We are excited to roll out the new Neptune 360 customer portal and provide our residents with the ability to easily monitor their water usage,” Pittenger added. “This new feature empowers our customers to monitor their household water usage from anywhere, at any time, and allows them to make informed decisions about their water use.
Current Mountain Village water customers are encouraged to visit bit.ly/TMVwaterapp to sign up for the new portal.