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Drought Update

As extreme drought conditions persist in the west, it’s likely a water shortage will be declared along the Colorado River.

According to the July 6 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 17.5% of Colorado falls into the exceptional drought category, 30% is in an extreme drought, 36.4% is in a severe drought, 41.5% is in a moderate drought, and 45.5% of the stat

Independence Day Closure

The District office will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

If you have urgent business with the District on this day, please call the main number at 303-979-2333. The on-call staff person will respond to your request as soon as possible.

Safe Grilling Tips

Summertime is grill time! The District would like to remind you to practice safe grilling. The following safety tips will keep you from getting burned this grilling season!

 

Grill outside and away from any structures

Charcoal and gas grills are designed for outdoor use only. Keep your grill at least 10 feet from your home while in use. Do not place your grill under a covered porch and be cautious of low hanging branches when you set up your grill.

District Manager Retires after 47 Years of Service

Patrick Fitzgerald retired at the end of May after 47 years with Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District. Pat joined the District in 1974 as a maintenance operator and became the District Manager in 1975. During his 47 years of service, Pat had a significant impact on the changes and challenges the district has faced, especially with its expansion from 300 customers to 7,000.

Office Closed for Memorial Day

The District office will be closed on Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day.

If you have urgent business with the District on this day, please call the main number at 303-979-2333. The on-call staff person will respond to your request as soon as possible.

Current District Operations

The District is now following the more relaxed mask requirements from the State of Colorado per Executive Order D 2021 103 which allows our staff to operate mask-free with some exceptions.

While working in the field, our operators are no longer required to wear masks. We ask that if you do approach one of our operators in the field that you please wear a mask. The district is again allowing operators to enter homes for necessary service requests.

FOGS create clogs!

Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) can clog your pipes and cause sewer backups.

Sewer overflows and backups can cause health hazards, damage home interiors, and threaten the environment. Never pour grease down sink drains! Grease is found in such items as meat fats, lard, cooking oil, butter, and dairy products. Pipes blocked by grease is an increasing cause of sewer overflows. Too often, grease is washed into the plumbing system, usually through the kitchen sink. Grease sticks to the insides of sewer pipes (both on your property and in the streets).