Tag: Aurora Water
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The future of Colorado water: How the fight over Shoshone water rights affects the Front Range
A million acre-feet of water in the Colorado River — and the efforts by Western Slope water partners to keep it there — became the subject of a recent two-day hearing that could decide just who gets water and how much. One of the major points of tension is the objection by several water providers…
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Aurora council gives initial approval to water master plan
The Aurora City Council decided to move forward with a 20-year water master plan Monday night, planning for future growth in the city and the conservation and water infrastructure required. Councilmembers unanimously approved slating the water master plan for a future regular council meeting, when a final vote is expected. Sarah Young, assistant general manager…
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Aurora OKs water reuse study with agencies
The Aurora City Council voted Monday to move forward with a water reuse feasibility study in partnership with Denver Water and Metro Water. Denver Water and Aurora Water own and operate city water supplies for their respective cities, and Metro Water owns and operates sewage disposal systems and wastewater treatment plants in Denver and Brighton,…
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Aurora gets $4 million in federal funds for library, water system improvements
Aurora will use millions in federal grant money, secured by Rep. Jason Crow, for a new library space for teenagers and improved water service, according to officials in a press conference Monday. In March, Crow got over $12.2 million for community projects through the government appropriations process, with $4 million of the money going to…
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Aurora Water employees live on-site at remote reservoirs | Know Your City
Editors note: Know Your City explores different departments within local governments in metro Denver. Jordan Worrell reported to work on a Monday morning in June only to get a call from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. A herd of buffalo had wandered into the park surrounding Spinney Mountain Reservoir, a 53,651 acre-foot dam tucked inside Park…
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Why is Aurora in drought, but not Denver?
While the city of Aurora already implemented drought restrictions for 2023, next door, the city of Denver doesn’t expect to declare a drought this year. The tale of two cities left some in Aurora scratching their heads, and the city’s drought restrictions garnered pushback from at least two of the city’s councilmembers. Aurora’s drought declarations…
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Aurora poised to acquire farmland, water rights near Greeley
The City of Aurora is preparing to purchase farmland near Greeley and its water rights in a $7.75 million deal that could close later this month. Councilmembers on Monday approved a resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement with WETCO Farms. The sale is expected to close on March 31. The acquisition, if finalized, will…
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Aurora water department warns of drought projections, need for restrictions
The City of Aurora’s water department warned the City Council on Monday that reservoirs are getting low, replenishment from this year’s snowpack is looking uncertain and the city needs to discuss implementing springtime drought restrictions earlier than usual. “What we are seeing now is unfortunately very disconcerting,” Aurora Water spokesman Greg Baker said during the…
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Aurora Water proposes rate and fee increases for 2023
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Aurora water users could see an increase in their water and sewage bills next year, as well as fees for using a credit card to pay up, as city staff say inflation is driving up the costs of doing business. A proposal to increase 2023 water rates by 4%, sewer rates by 5% and stormwater…
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14 Front Range cities to coordinate drought response
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As drought conditions intensify across Colorado, at least 14 cities in the Denver metro area say they will join forces to warn residents of looming water shortages and the need to cut back use this…