Tag: Denver 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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Federal judge permits completion of Denver Water dam work, citing safety concerns
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Although she stood by her prior determination that the project permit was unlawful, a federal judge last week decided construction on a major Denver Water infrastructure project should continue for safety reasons. Earlier this spring, U.S. District Court Senior Judge Christine M. Arguello found that,…
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The Big One: Is Metro Denver prepared for L.A.-strong conflagrations?
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As fires rage in California, emergency officials from metro Denver warily eye the mountains. Especially during windy days. With the right equipment, smart placement and plenty of water, Colorado’s seasoned firefighters are prepared to confront wildfires. But if winds are kicking at 100 miles per…
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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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Denver Water completes Northwater treatment plant
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After nearly a decade of planning and construction, Denver Water’s Northwater Treatment Plant is complete. Situated next to Ralston Reservoir, north of Golden along Highway 93 in Jefferson County, the new drinking water facility became operational earlier this year and can treat up to 75…
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Denver Water gives 45 miles of High Line Canal to Arapahoe County for preservation
Denver Water officials announced on Thursday that they will transfer 45 miles of the 71-mile High Line Canal — one of the longest continuous urban trails in the country — to Arapahoe County. Officials from Denver Water, the county, the High Line Canal Conservancy and other involved entities celebrated the transfer at a press conference…
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Denver Water agencies fulfill tasks to save the city money on water, auditors say
Denver Water’s city agencies successfully reduced the city’s chances of overpaying for city water and sewer services, according to a recent auditor’s report. Denver Water is an outside agency overseeing water services for residents, businesses, contractors and city buildings. It is not a direct agency with Denver, but the city charter allows auditors to audit…
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Denver Water’s Gross Reservoir expansion project nears completion after years of delay
The project to raise the height of the Gross Reservoir dam to triple its capacity is about to commence after years of preparatory work, lawsuits, and legal squabbles with Boulder County. In 2003, after the 2002 Hayman Fire scorched more than 138,000 acres on both sides of the South Platte River between Deckers and Lake…