Denver's Dynamic Water Landscape: Dry Spells, Quality Debates, and the Ongoing Gross Reservoir Saga
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Denver's Dynamic Water Landscape: Dry Spells, Quality Debates, and the Ongoing Gross Reservoir Saga
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Starting with precipitation, Denver has been mostly dry the past two days, with sunny skies dominating and temperatures swinging from brisk mornings near 20 degrees Fahrenheit to afternoons reaching up to 26 on November 2. No measurable rain or snow has hit Denver this weekend, following recent trends for early November as reported by Easeweather and Sunheron. So far this month, Denver’s November average sits around 34 millimeters of rain, typically spread over about six days, so local reservoirs haven’t seen dramatic recharge this week.
The clean and crisp air is good news for tap water aficionados. Denver Water, the authority supplying over a million metro residents, continues regular testing on drinking water delivered from its surface and mountain storage. No boil advisories have been issued recently, and current reports confirm water quality is high, thanks in part to recent upgrades and ongoing treatment improvements, according to Denver Water’s latest statements.
But behind the scenes, Denver’s water policy is a hot topic. This weekend, mediation continues between Denver Water and Save the Colorado, following a federal appeals order late last month. Both parties are trying to hash out an agreement about raising Gross Reservoir’s dam, a $531 million storage expansion project that could reshape how Denver manages future supply. Denver Water contends the project is necessary to balance their north and south system and secure enough reserves for drought resilience. Environmental groups argue that further reservoir development threatens the Colorado River Basin’s fragile ecosystem and doesn’t sufficiently account for climate change and deepening drought trends, as covered by The Colorado Sun. The courts briefly halted construction over permitting concerns—specifically that climate change impacts were not properly considered in federal approvals—but for now, thousands of tons of concrete are still pouring into the expanded Gross Reservoir.
Drinking water use in Denver, meanwhile, has been dropping, with recent conservation efforts reducing daily residential consumption by over 40 percent compared to much earlier years. That puts Denver ahead of national averages and gives hope that the city can weather a dry spell, even as local river basins face mounting shortages.
Looking ahead for this week, expect pleasant fall weather with mostly sunny skies, minimal precipitation and chilly nights. The snow outlook is quiet for the next two weeks, which means skiers may need to wait for fresh powder, but hikers can still enjoy crisp, clear trails. The sun is sticking around—average daylight hours for Denver in November hover near 10 per day.
With Colorado’s next Water Conservation Board meeting set for November 19, more debates over river management, state-wide water cuts, and climate adaptation will be on the agenda. Local reporters, such as Denver7 and Colorado Sun, continue to follow the tug-of-war between Upper and Lower Colorado River Basin states, as negotiators work toward a regional agreement by November 11.
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