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Drought Status
Drought conditions somewhat improve in the West.
According to the August 3 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 6.4% of Colorado falls into the exceptional drought category, 21% is in an extreme drought, 29.6% is in a severe drought, 34.5% is in a moderate drought, and 43.4% of the state is abnormally dry.
Emergency Alert! E. coli detection leads to a boil water advisory in Englewood
The City of Englewood is under a boil water advisory as of Wednesday night after the presence of E.
August is National Water Quality Month
"National Water Quality Month is dedicated to making the most of the relatively small amount of fresh water we have, because having clean water is vital to our individual health, our collective agricultural needs, and the needs of our environment."
The history of water quality month started with the Clean Water Act that was passed in 1972, in which the federal government began regulating water pollution and made it illegal to dump high amounts of toxic waste into bodies of water.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Joined Water Officials at Denver Water to Discuss Drought, Climate Change
Haaland pledges federal assistance for ongoing drought crisis in the West
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland met with leading water officials on Thursday, July 22 at Denver Water headquarters to discuss the worsening drought conditions in the west. Among the leaders were Gov. Jared Polis, U.S. Rep. Dianna DeGette (Democrat – Denver) and Jim Lochead, CEO of Denver Water.
Sprinkler System Tips That Will Save Water and Money
In celebration of Smart Irrigation Month, the district would like to remind you to make necessary evaluations and upgrades to your home irrigation system.
The district has seen many situations where customers have had sprinkler systems that are set to run at night (which is the ideal time to water) but are not functioning or set properly which resulted in not only water waste, but
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.
Transition of Management Roles
Cynthia Lane appointed new District Manager
