CITY OF FORT COLLINS UTILITIES WATER CUSTOMERS: NOTICE OF DETERMINATION AND DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE WATCH ACTION LEVEL

CITY OF FORT COLLINS UTILITIES WATER CUSTOMERS: NOTICE OF DETERMINATION AND DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE WATCH ACTION LEVEL Notice is hereby given that as of May 1, 2026, pursuant to City Code Section 27-167(a), which adopts by reference the Water Shortage Action Plan, dated April 2020 ("WSAP"), Kelly DiMartino, City Manager of the City of Fort Collins, has determined that there is elevated potential for a water shortage due to high demands driven by drought and low supplies due to record low winter snowpack, low stream flows, and low water rights allocations. This is based upon the most current estimated water supplies available to the City of Fort Collins, water consumption data, and climatological forecasts. Further, as of April 28, 2026, the City Manager has, based on that determination, declared that the appropriate Water Shortage Action Level is Water Shortage Watch - Voluntary. The voluntary water demand reduction measures corresponding to Water Shortage Watch - Voluntary, as set forth in the WSAP and as set forth below, shall be effective on May 1, 2026. This response level shall remain in effect until such time as a new Determination and Declaration is issued or the City Council takes action to terminate the Water Shortage Watch. There are no water rate adjustments or citations associated with a Water Shortage Watch - Voluntary. Water Shortage Action Plan, Water Shortage Watch – Voluntary response level (from the WSAP) VOLUNTARY ACTIONS Landscaping Water Use Lawn Watering: Target: 0.62 gallons per square foot or 1 inch per week. Non-Watering Hours: No watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Number of Lawn Watering Days per Week: Limit to two days per week. Trees: Limit watering to two days per week and not between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and by hand, drip system or deep root fork or needle at any time. Food Production: Limit watering to two days per week and not between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and by hand or by drip system at any time. Other Landscapes: Limit watering to two days per week and not between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and by hand or by drip system at any time. Sprinkler System Maintenance: Minimize test run times per zone. Non-Landscape Water Use Residential Vehicle Washing: Must use shutoff nozzle. City of Fort Collins Fleet Vehicle Washing: As needed. Dealership Vehicle Washing: As needed. Spraying Impervious Surfaces: Whenever possible deploy dry methods first. Dust Control Measures for Dust Generating Activities: Whenever possible use alternative (nonwater) dust control measures, as defined by the City's Dust Prevention and Control Manual. Street Sweeping: No more than normal operating schedule and essential street sweeping. Whenever possible, deploy dry methods first. Hydrant Flushing and Testing: No more than normal operating schedule and critical situations. Water Features: Turn off water feature. Splash Parks: Operate system to maximize water reuse while maintaining water quality. Community Outdoor Swimming Pools: Use pool cover and backwash system if exists. Individual Outdoor Swimming Pools and Recreational Water Toys: Limit use by setting a spigot timer on the hose. Misting Devices: Limit use to only when temperatures are extreme and misted areas are occupied. May 1 2026 LCOL0510621