Gross Reservoir Expansion Project
Environmental Stewardship
As a major water provider in the West, we have a special responsibility to the environment and being a responsible steward of a most precious natural resource. We are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of our watersheds and the properties and public amenities of our system.
Another is our industry leadership in treatment and reuse of wastewater – water used for irrigation, industrial use and municipal purposes.
Water Use Efficiency / Water Conservation Facts
Denver Water has a longstanding, highly effective and nationally recognized water conservation program because we know the value of water in a dry region. Promoting water efficiency is a critical part of our future water supply plan.
We have a tiered rate structure to encourage water conservation. The more customers use, the more they pay.
Net Environmental Benefit
Latest News / Blog
Federal Lawsuit Dismissal Order
April 1, 2021 - Today’s decision is an important step. We will continue working earnestly through Boulder’s land-use process and look forward to beginning work on a project critical to water security for 1½ million people and to our many partners on the Front Range...
Denver Water submits response to agency and public comments on 1041 Permit Application
Denver Water received referral agency and public comments on its 1041 Permit Application from Boulder County on December 23, 2020. On February 19, 2021, Denver Water completed and filed its response to referral agency and public comments to Boulder County. Additional...