Denver
Smart Sprinkler Installation in Denver, CO
Denver homeowners are facing one of the toughest water summers in recent memory — and your sprinkler system is at the center of it.
In March 2026, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners declared a Stage 1 drought for the first time since 2013. The reason: snowpack levels in Denver Water's two primary watersheds have plunged to historic lows, leaving reservoirs below average heading into the hottest months of the year. Denver Water is now asking all customers to reduce total water use by 20%, and mandatory outdoor watering restrictions are in effect through October 1.
Here's what that means for your lawn: you can only water two days per week, on a schedule assigned by your address. Homes with even-numbered addresses water on Sundays and Thursdays. Odd-numbered addresses water on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Watering is only permitted before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Violators face fines starting at $250. On top of that, Denver Water has introduced drought surcharges for higher outdoor water use — meaning inefficient sprinkler systems will cost you more than ever this summer.
The good news? Highlight Irrigation installs a system that was built for exactly these conditions.
The Irrigreen Smart Sprinkler System — Designed for Colorado's New Reality
We are certified installers of the Irrigreen smart sprinkler system, the most water-efficient in-ground irrigation system on the market. While traditional sprinklers waste 40 to 60 percent of the water they use through overspray, runoff, and evaporation, Irrigreen uses digital precision to put water only where your grass actually grows — not on your driveway, sidewalk, fence line, or your neighbor's yard.
The result is up to 50 percent less water used per season. For Denver homeowners under twice-a-week restrictions, that kind of efficiency isn't just a nice-to-have — it's the difference between a green lawn and a brown one.
Here's what makes the Irrigreen system different from anything else available:
Each smart sprinkler head digitally maps to the exact shape of your lawn, covering up to 2,800 square feet. Most Denver yards need only 3 to 8 heads, compared to 20 to 40 heads in a traditional system. That means less pipe, less digging, faster installation, and far fewer things to break or repair. The system is fully app-controlled, adjusts automatically based on local weather data, and lets you manage your watering schedule from your phone at any time. When Denver Water restricts you to two days per week, Irrigreen maximizes every minute of those two days so your lawn gets exactly what it needs and nothing more.
Homeowners who switch to Irrigreen typically save $300 to $600 per year on water bills. With Denver's new drought surcharges on top of already-rising rates, those savings are even larger in 2026.
Why Denver Homeowners Choose Highlight Irrigation
Highlight Irrigation was co-founded by a mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience who replaced 40 sprinkler heads on his own irregular lawn with just three Irrigreen heads — and never looked back. We are a certified Irrigreen Elite Pro installer serving Denver and the surrounding Front Range, and every system we install is custom-designed for your specific property using Irrigreen's digital lawn mapping technology.
We offer a complimentary remote estimate with a detailed video walkthrough of your home showing exactly what your system would look like before you commit to anything. We also offer 0% APR financing for up to 21 months, making it easy to get your system installed now and start saving on your water bill immediately.
Denver's water situation is serious, and the driest months are still ahead. The best time to upgrade your sprinkler system is before your lawn needs it most.
Call us today at (303) 219-9106 or get your free estimate at highlightirrigation.com.