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Antero Reservoir will remain open

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00

Thanks to a snowy April, Denver Water will no longer need to close Antero Reservoir in order to move the water and store it in Cheesman and Eleven Mile reservoirs during the ongoing drought.

Reservoir storage will be enhanced by relaxation of the Shoshone Hydro Plant water rights call

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00

Two back-to-back, drought-plagued winters in Western Colorado have triggered an agreement to “relax” a senior water rights call on the Colorado River at the Shoshone Hydro Plant to allow water providers to store more water this spring, a move that benefits Denver Water and the West Slope.

Denver Water approves mandatory watering restrictions

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00

At its March 27 meeting, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring a Stage 2 drought, which means customers will have two assigned watering days a week beginning April 1.

Antero Reservoir to be drained for drought

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00

Denver Water, in coordination with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will close Antero Reservoir on May 1 to drain the reservoir to save water supply during the ongoing drought.

Denver Water plans to implement drought restrictions

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00

Despite recent snows in parts of Colorado, most of the state is in the second year of a severe drought that’s not getting better. As a result, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners intends to declare a Stage 2 drought later this month, which means customers will have two assigned watering days a week beginning April 1.

Denver Water statement on Moffat Project EIS

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00

Denver Water CEO/Manager Jim Lochhead’s statement on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers news release announcing the tentative date for the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Denver Water’s Moffat Collection System Project.

Harriman Lake Park reopens Feb. 15

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00

Harriman Lake Park, located on the southwest corner of South Kipling Parkway and West Quincy Avenue in Littleton, Colo., will reopen to the public Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.

Colorado utilities respond to Colorado River Basin study

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00

In response to the Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study final report released today by the seven Colorado River Basin States and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Jim Lochhead, Denver Water CEO/manager and chair of the Front Range Water Council issued the following statement …

Denver Water raising awareness about lead plumbing

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00

Denver Water wants to remind customers that if you live in an older home, you may have lead in your plumbing, which could affect the water coming out of your tap.

Denver Water receives award for exceptional performance

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00

Denver Water was one of four water utilities from around the nation to receive the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies gold award for exceptional utility performance. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in implementing nationally recognized attributes of effective utility management.

Denver Water seeks Citizens Advisory Committee members

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00

Denver Water’s Citizens Advisory Committee, the 10-member volunteer committee that facilitates public involvement for Denver Water policies and programs, has an opening for a Denver citizens representative and an environmental groups representative.

Denver Water sets course for 2013 upgrades

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00

At its meeting today, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted a budget and rate changes to fund essential repairs and upgrades in 2013.

Cheesman Canyon will reopen Sept. 13

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00

Cheesman Canyon will reopen Thursday, Sept. 13, following the completion of Denver Water’s valve system testing, which began Monday.

Traffic impacts on York Street and Ninth Avenue, and on Josephine Street between Ninth Avenue and 11th Avenue

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00

As part of work to expand Denver Water’s recycled water system, Archer Western Construction has been installing a 20-inch diameter recycled water main on Ninth Avenue between Cheesman Park and Josephine Street.

Cheesman Canyon closure: Sept. 10–13

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00

Denver Water will be closing Cheesman Canyon, which includes the upper and lower Gil Trail, from Monday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Sept. 13, to test the new valve system at Cheesman Dam.

Traffic Advisory Update: Weekend work at Bowles Avenue and Lowell Boulevard completed early

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00

Denver Water’s project on the northwest corner of Bowles Avenue and Lowell Boulevard, which began Friday evening, has been completed ahead of schedule. The road has been repaved and the intersection will reopen to traffic at 8 p.m.

New boat ramp to be installed at Antero Reservoir

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00

On Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, the south boat ramp at Antero Reservoir will close for the remainder of the 2012 boating season for construction of a new ramp. The reservoir’s north boat ramp will remain open through Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 when trailered boating will end for the season.

Dillon Dam Road work completed early

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00

Denver Water’s work on Dillon Dam Road/County Road 7 has been completed ahead of schedule.

Traffic and parking impacts on Sixth Avenue between Marion Street and Columbine Street will begin Aug. 10

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00

Beginning Friday, Aug. 10, Denver Water’s yearly pipe rehabilitation project — the cleaning and lining of aging water mains — will be moving along Sixth Avenue between Marion Street and Columbine Street.

Williams Fork boat ramp closure

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00

The last day for trailered boat launch facilities at Williams Fork Reservoir will be Thursday, Aug. 16. Due to drought conditions, reservoir levels have been dropping quickly and the boat ramps will no longer reach the water.

Dillon Dam Road traffic advisory for week of Aug. 13

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00

Beginning Monday, Aug. 13, Denver Water will be conducting survey work on Dillon Dam Road/County Road 7 as part of routine maintenance.

Waterton Canyon to reopen Saturday

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00

Waterton Canyon will reopen Saturday, July 7. The canyon was closed today for the U.S. Forest Service to work the Mill Gulch Fire, a small 3-acre fire in Douglas County.

Waterton Canyon closed Friday

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00

In the interest of public safety, Waterton Canyon will be closed to public access Friday, July 6, to allow the U.S. Forest Service to work the Mill Gulch Fire, a small three-acre fire, on U.S. Forest Service land in Douglas County.

Traffic and parking impacts on Ninth Avenue between Cheesman Park and Josephine Street will begin July 5

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00

As part of work to expand Denver Water’s recycled water system, Archer Western Construction will install a 20-inch recycled water main on Ninth Avenue between Cheesman Park and Josephine Street beginning Thursday, July 5.

Waterton Canyon three-day closure

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00

Waterton Canyon will be closed to public access from Tuesday, June 26, through Thursday, June 28, for annual maintenance work. Neither the parking lot at the canyon’s entrance nor the canyon will be accessible during this time. Waterton Canyon will reopen at 7 a.m. on Friday, June 29.

Water main replacement project on 17th Avenue from Milwaukee Street to Steele Street

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00

Beginning Thursday, June 21, Denver Water will begin a water main replacement project on 17th Avenue from Milwaukee Street to Steele Street.

Southbound Chambers Road closed between 56th Avenue and Green Valley Ranch Boulevard for ongoing project

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00

On Thursday, May 31, Denver Water’s contractor, T. Lowell Construction, will begin installation of a 24-inch conduit on Chambers Road between 56th Avenue and Green Valley Ranch Boulevard.

Remodel your yard with water-wise plants

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00

Denver Water is offering its customers do-it-yourself water-wise planting kits, called “Garden-In-A-Box,” at special discounted prices.