June 2023

A handshake over blueprints with a laptop, tools, and a calculator, indicating a collaborative construction or project meeting.

June 6, 2023

One Capital Project Scheduled for 2023

This project was scheduled at a cost of $1,375,570. This pipeline has experienced only one break in recent years. However, CDOT is widening Santa Fe…

A smiling girl in a purple beanie sits next to a man with a beard in a car. They're both looking at the camera.

June 6, 2023

Construction Coordinator Celebrates Fifteen Years

Justin Roquemore began his career in the water and wastewater industry in 2008 working as a District Operator. He is certified by the Colorado Water…

A joyful child in a garden waters plants with a hose, wearing bright clothing and yellow boots, surrounded by greenery.

June 6, 2023

Summer Watering Rules and Drought Status

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), just 6.3% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought with 5…

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June 6, 2023

Sign Up for the Fall Garden In A Box Now

Resource Central’s Garden In A Box makes it easy to have a professionally designed, waterwise yard of your own. The Spring 2023 gardens have sold out…

The image shows the inside of a pipe or drain, with some buildup and possibly standing water at the bottom.

June 6, 2023

Sewer Backups Caused by Protruding Taps

Recently, the district has experienced sanitary sewer backups that were caused by protruding taps resulting from customer-owned sewer service linings…

A round metal cover marked "WATER," placed in grass, likely covering a water access point or valve.

June 6, 2023

Curb Stop Box and Meter Compliance

Most water services have a curb stop box (pictured above) on the street side of the meter pit (or near the front property line for inside meters). The…

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