Published on July 01, 2026
The Drought Mitigation Plan is a guide for the Town of Superior as it evaluates and navigates times of drought. This document identifies conditions that define a drought, the Town’s response as droughts grow in severity or impact, and a framework for communicating that response.
Though there are currently no local water restrictions, the Town is seeking opportunities to increase water saving and encourages residents and business conserve water wherever possible.
Droughts are a natural phenomenon of Colorado’s climate, though their impact can vary greatly depending on environmental factors and each municipality's water needs. This plan focuses on drought within the context of monitoring, mitigation actions and response measures to lessen its impacts.
The Drought Mitigation Plan is intended to:
Provide a comprehensive yet flexible framework to guide Town staff on drought mitigation and monitoring efforts, as well as procedures to follow for declaring a drought and implementing the drought response.
Preserve essential public services during any level of drought severity from mild to critical emergency conditions.
Minimize adverse drought-related impacts on public health and safety, economic activity, environmental resources, and individual lifestyles during a drought event.
Support effective communication of drought awareness and response information to water customers.
Provides an efficient means to monitor and improve its effectiveness over time.
Identify an appropriate level of response based on drought severity.
For more information on how you can conserve water, and to find up-to-date information on the Town's current mitigation efforts, please visit the Town's Drought Mitigation Information webpage. For questions, please message the Town of Superior, or contact us by phone at 303-499-3675.