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Sterling council votes to opt out of Colorado's graywater control program
Summary
The Sterling City Council adopted Resolution 10-2-25 to opt out of the state's graywater control program. Council members cited regulatory requirements; the resolution passed unanimously by a five-yes recorded vote.
The Sterling City Council voted to opt out of Colorado's graywater control program at its Oct. 14, 2025 meeting. City Manager Sheldon explained that the Colorado legislature made graywater an opt-in program for local jurisdictions and that allowing graywater use would require a local graywater control program meeting Regulations 86 requirements.
Councilmember Janes moved to approve Resolution 10-2-25 to opt the City of Sterling out of graywater regulation; the motion passed on a five-yes vote. The resolution prohibits the use of graywater within the city unless and until the city adopts a local control program that meets the state's regulatory requirements.
The council did not discuss specific local code changes or a timeline for reconsideration at this meeting. The action places the city among jurisdictions that have chosen to wait rather than adopt a local graywater program at this time.
