Aurora's Mayor Threatens to Cut Off Aurora Public Schools' Irrigation Water over Excessive Usage

Colorado mayor accuses local schools of using too much water amid drought

Colorado is suffering from drought conditions due to ‘unprecedented low snowpack and high temperatures’

Aurora mayor accuses school district of violating water restrictions

Mayor Coffman said on Facebook that some school lawns appear 'too green' to be complying with current watering limits.

Aurora's mayor threatens to cut off Aurora Public Schools' irrigation water over excessive usage

Mayor Mike Coffman wrote on Facebook Tuesday that he drove past Rangeview High School and six other APS properties and found that their lawns were green.

Green lawn at Rangeview High School sparks water dispute in Aurora amid drought restrictions

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman sparked confusion this week when he suggested Rangeview High School could face a water shutoff for allegedly violating Stage One restrictions.