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Water News for Denver Colorado

Water News for Denver Colorado

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 Stay informed with 'Water News for Denver Colorado,' your source for essential updates on water conservation, water quality, and water management in the Denver area. This daily podcast covers everything from regional water policies to efforts to preserve the water resources of the Colorado River and local reservoirs. Tune in to learn how water impacts life in Denver and what you can do to help sustain the city's water future.

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  • Denver's Dynamic Water Landscape: Dry Spells, Quality Debates, and the Ongoing Gross Reservoir Saga

    Denver's Dynamic Water Landscape: Dry Spells, Quality Debates, and the Ongoing Gross Reservoir Saga
    2025/11/02
    Denver’s water scene over the last 48 hours has been as dynamic as ever, with eyes on everything from drinking water quality, rain totals, snow outlooks, and the ongoing debate surrounding major water projects.

    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.

    Thanks for tuning in to this pulse check on Denver’s water scene. Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates and in-depth local news. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • Denver's Water Story: Reliability, Upgrades, and Readiness for Climate Challenges

    Denver's Water Story: Reliability, Upgrades, and Readiness for Climate Challenges
    2025/10/26
    Denver’s water story over the past 48 hours centers on clear skies, minimal precipitation, major infrastructure upgrades, and reassuring news about the taps supplying its 1.5 million residents. Following a dry October so far, the Denver area saw no notable rain—October rain totals languish at just 0.08 inches, which is 8 percent of the normal 0.99 inch for the month, according to Weather and Climate Info. AccuWeather and other forecast services confirm that these last two days were rain-free, with temperatures mostly at or just above average—maximums in the lower 60s and chilly nights around the mid-40s.

    For those wondering about their drinking water, Denver Water has poured resources—literally and figuratively—into keeping supplies reliable and high quality. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce reports the utility’s largest facility, the Foothills Treatment Plant near Roxborough, kicked off a $12 million upgrade project. These improvements involve updating electrical systems, swapping out 48 aging water control valves, and modernizing a hydropower generator that’s been in place since the mid-1980s. This plant alone can treat up to 280 million gallons per day, making it a backbone of the metro’s tap water. At the same time, construction continues on a $600 million North System renewal, including a high-tech treatment facility and a new pipeline, all to safeguard and modernize service for 1.4 million metro residents.

    The forecast for water abundance is secure even though the skies have stayed dry recently. Denver Water’s CEO Alan Salazar told Coyote Gulch and Denver Water, these investments are part of a $1.7 billion, decade-long plan to upgrade pipes, storage, and treatment to withstand warming temperatures and more variable weather. The Board of Water Commissioners approved a small rate increase for 2026, emphasizing the need for conservation and equity to keep clean water affordable for everyone. According to Denver Water, continued upgrades and system resilience have never been more critical, with the region investing in readiness for drought and climate challenges.

    A note for those tracking area reservoirs and big water projects: legal drama surrounding Gross Dam continues, with mediation between Denver Water and environmental groups scheduled for the end of this month. Construction on raising the dam wall resumes, aiming to provide crucial new storage on the north side of Denver’s delivery system, balancing out heavy reliance on southern storage basins, according to the Colorado Sun.

    Despite the lack of rain and the early freeze warnings at night, there are no reported issues with water quality. Denver’s drinking water remains safe, thanks to rigorous treatment, ongoing upgrades, and year-round monitoring by teams of engineers, water quality specialists, and plant operators who never stop working behind the scenes.

    For anyone keeping an eye on future conditions, remember that October generally isn’t a rainy month for Denver. The five average rainy days per month rarely produce more than a drizzle, and Denver October often skates below 25 millimeters of total rainfall, based on Weather2Travel and PredictWind data. In fact, the city hasn’t seen any significant snow in October 2025 yet, a bit unusual and worth watching as the season shifts.

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  • "Denver's Thirst: Managing Water Amid Dry October, Climate Impacts, and Growing Demands"

    "Denver's Thirst: Managing Water Amid Dry October, Climate Impacts, and Growing Demands"
    2025/10/19
    Denver’s water story for this third weekend of October 2025 is all about low rainfall, careful management, and a city keeping a keen eye on its future water needs. According to Weather and Climate Info, Denver has seen just 0.08 inches of precipitation so far this October, which is only about 8 percent of what’s typical for the month. Over the past 48 hours, not a drop of rain has officially fallen, and skies have stayed sunny and dry, which means local reservoirs and water storage are going mostly untopped by recent weather. That’s backed up by Weather25, which notes that in October, Denver can expect just a few rainy days—usually not more than three within the whole month—and typically gets a few days with light snow toward the end, but through this weekend, the outdoors has remained dry and crisp.

    The rain deficit stands out even more when comparing it with the norm: Denver’s normal October rainfall is 0.99 inches, but this year, the city is seeing the reservoirs and creeks run at late-season levels with little sign of a boost. Temperatures have been trending above average, too, with daily highs recently reaching the mid- to upper-60s and overnight lows cool but not frigid, making those crisp autumn mornings easy to enjoy while reminding water managers that evaporation is running higher than usual for late October.

    Aurora’s Water Policy Committee, in its meeting this past week, emphasized that demands on Denver’s regional water system aren’t getting any lighter. According to the committee, evaporation and stream losses are up sharply, nearly doubling since 2012 thanks to ongoing climate warming. Their network relies on water pulled from more than a dozen reservoirs stretched across the Colorado, Arkansas, and South Platte basins, and every drop is actively tracked and managed. Water for drinking is still deemed safe and plentiful for now, thanks to this robust system and dedicated teams working around the clock to protect supply and quality, even as the committee keeps a watchful eye on “Murphy’s Law” events like late-night pipe breaks or system hiccups.

    No water quality issues affecting drinking water were reported in the last 48 hours. Municipal sources continue to claim high-quality water output and strict safety monitoring, and there have been no public alerts regarding taste, odor, or contaminants.

    Looking outside city limits, concerns about regional water supply are always just below the surface, with population growth in Northern Colorado and broader legal disputes over sources like the South Platte River. While these big-picture issues sometimes spark headlines, Denver proper has avoided immediate shortages or alerts, relying on careful reserves and strategic planning to keep taps flowing and lawns green as autumn advances.

    With sunny skies and no precipitation in the immediate forecast, residents are encouraged to continue everyday water-wise habits—both for their own bills and to support the resilience of the system.

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