Recycled water reaching new customers in 2008

2008 will mark the first major expansion of the recycled water distribution system, with projected demand to reach 3 billion gallons of water just this year. With this increased use of recycled water, Denver Water’s efforts to conserve raw water sources on both sides of the Continental Divide are resulting in success.

Existing customers include Xcel Energy’s Cherokee power plant, which uses the recycled water for cooling purposes. The following locations use the recycled water for irrigation and lakes:

• Denver’s Swansea, Dunham, Schafer, Russell Square, Washington and City parks
• Bruce Randolph Middle School
• Denver Zoo
• Park Hill and City Park golf courses

In 2008, recycled water will be extended to the Lowry and Stapleton redevelopment sites. Specific locations will include:

• Great Lawn Park
• Central Park
• Denver School of Science and Technology
• East-West Greenway Park
• Roberts K-8 School
• Jackie Robinson Field
• Sports Park
• Yosemite Open Space
• Mira Vista Golf Course
• Crescent Park
• Dennison Park
• Verbena Park
• McNichols Park

Areas using recycled water are clearly marked with irrigation water signs. Valve boxes and some sprinkler heads are also colored purple, the designated color of the separate pipes used to carry the recycled water through the system. Even though the recycled water is highly treated, it doesn’t meet drinking water standards and shouldn’t be consumed.

For more information call 303-628-6320.