Despite warm, dry winters and early spring temperatures, experts recommend delaying the activation of your home sprinkler system as long as possible. While the National Weather Service predicts above-normal temperatures for April through June, Colorado’s spring weather is notoriously unpredictable, and sudden cold fronts can cause significant damage to a charged system.

Key Reasons to Wait

• Prevent Freeze Damage: If a sprinkler system is full of water ("charged"), a prolonged freeze can crack pipes and damage expensive components like the backflow preventer