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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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  • Drought Peril: Colorado River Negotiations Stall as Winter Storms Bring Modest Relief to Denver

    Drought Peril: Colorado River Negotiations Stall as Winter Storms Bring Modest Relief to Denver
    2025/11/30
    Denver Water Report: November 30, 2025

    Well folks, it's the last day of November and Denver's water situation is heating up in more ways than one. Let's dive into what's been happening with our precious water supply.

    First, some good news on the precipitation front. Over the past couple of days, Colorado experienced a significant winter storm. According to weather reports, the state saw impressive snow totals from November 28 through 29, with some mountain passes recording up to 10.8 inches of snow. While Denver proper didn't get walloped quite as hard, the moisture is welcome news for our water systems as we head into winter.

    Speaking of moisture, November has been dry overall in Denver. The month saw only 0.08 inches of precipitation, which is just 13 percent of the normal 0.64 inches typically expected. That's notably below average, folks. However, this month did bring some unusual warmth to our Mile High City. The monthly mean temperature hit 49.5 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 10.1 degrees above normal. That's a record-breaking warm November for Denver.

    Now, here's where things get serious. While we've been enjoying warmer weather, the Colorado River situation continues to deteriorate. Seven states that depend on this critical waterway, including Colorado, missed a crucial federal deadline on November 11 to reach a new water management agreement. This is significant because the Colorado River supplies water to about 40 million people and supports millions of acres of farmland.

    The situation is dire. Lake Powell, which serves the Upper Basin states where Colorado resides, is sitting at approximately 29 percent capacity. That's critically low. Lake Mead, which serves the Lower Basin, is at 31 percent. Both reservoirs are lower than they were just a year ago, and the Bureau of Reclamation estimates that by 2035, the river will provide only about 11.4 million acre-feet of water. That's a dramatic decline.

    What's driving all this tension? A 25-year drought has reduced the river's flow by millions of acre-feet. The big sticking point in negotiations is how to fairly distribute water cuts into the foreseeable future. Upper Basin states like Colorado argue they shouldn't be solely responsible for meeting downstream delivery obligations under current hydrologic conditions, while Lower Basin states insist enforceable cuts are essential.

    On a local water quality note, Colorado passed a law over two years ago to prevent people from flushing wipes down toilets. According to Metro Water Recovery, which services Denver and surrounding municipalities, these wipes don't biodegrade properly and create major problems in our sewer systems. While there's been some improvement since the law passed, wipes continue to clog pipes across the region.

    For context, Colorado gets more water from the Colorado River than its three other Upper Basin state partners combined. That makes these negotiations absolutely critical for our state's future. Environmental groups warn that continued delays could further strain ecosystems and communities that depend on this vital resource.

    As we wrap up November, stay tuned to local water developments. The clock is ticking, and decisions made in the coming months will impact millions of residents and the agricultural foundation of the Southwest for decades to come.

    Thanks for tuning in to your water report. Be sure to subscribe for more updates on Colorado's critical water situation and other local news that matters to you.

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  • Weathering the Climate: Denver's Water Resilience in a Warming World

    Weathering the Climate: Denver's Water Resilience in a Warming World
    2025/11/24
    Denver’s water story for this late November has been one of weather whiplash and the challenge of managing ever-changing supplies across a warming climate. As reported by Denver7, the Colorado Climate Center’s Water Year 2025 review marked the last 12 months as the tenth warmest on record for the state and the 51st driest, though conditions have fluctuated widely across regions. Climatologist Becky Mazurek noted that temperatures have continued to trend higher, which reduces snowpack and contributes to more extremes, from sudden flooding to drought.

    Looking at just the last 48 hours, Denver has seen a return to sun after a bout of patchy rain and cool temperatures. According to Easeweather, November 23 brought patchy rain with a high around 9 degrees Celsius and some measurable moisture, about 4.7 millimeters. But today, November 24, skies turned sunny, with a high near 14 degrees Celsius and virtually no rain. There’s been no new snow since before the weekend, and forecast models suggest calmer, drier conditions for a few more days.

    Despite this recent calm, Denver has already experienced notable snowfall in November. Weather25.com totals the city at about 3.6 centimeters of snow so far, while Easeweather, looking at a broader Denver County area, reports accumulations closer to 8.8 inches for the month—a sign that some neighborhoods felt winter’s touch more than others. Overnight lows have been fluctuating from just below freezing up to the mid-single digits Celsius, and average high temperatures for the month have hovered around 11 or 12 degrees. That’s a few degrees warmer than historic averages, as tracked by weatherandclimate.info, which recorded Denver’s mean temperature for November so far at 55.3 degrees Fahrenheit, notably 3.3 degrees above normal.

    On the water supply side, the unusually dry trends are also leaving an impact. The Independent reported that water storage serving the metro area was at about 65 percent of total capacity in mid-November. The city council in nearby Aurora asked restaurants to serve water only on request, illustrating how conservation is moving from policy to daily practice. For drinking water, there have been no new quality alerts in Denver itself, but officials remain vigilant; the warmer-than-usual temperatures can encourage algal growth in reservoirs, a risk that utility managers monitor closely.

    Meanwhile, Denver Water has been in the news for its long-term planning: Water Education Colorado reports that Denver Water closed a deal to purchase 230 acres at Lazy Heart Ranch for $5.6 million, a move geared toward both protecting local water rights and expanding future supplies. And in a historic step this week, state officials approved the Western Slope’s plan to transfer water rights from the Shoshone Power Plant, aiming to provide more reliable river flows for decades. The Colorado Sun reports near-unanimous support, with a few Front Range utilities voicing concerns about how those decisions could affect emergency supplies when drought hits hardest.

    In summary, Denver is enjoying a brief respite of sunshine after a chilly, mostly dry, and sometimes snowy month—though background anxieties about persistent warmth, low water reserves, and strategic management remain. As we close out November, utility leaders, city officials, and residents are being called to adapt quickly, conserve carefully, and plan for a future where weather unpredictability is the only constant.

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  • Drought, Negotiations, and Chilly Denver Temps: The Colorado River's Uncertain Future

    Drought, Negotiations, and Chilly Denver Temps: The Colorado River's Uncertain Future
    2025/11/16
    Denver’s water story took a dramatic turn over the past 48 hours as the region finds itself at the crossroads of drought, fluctuating reservoir levels, and critical negotiations about the future of water in the entire Colorado River Basin. For residents waking up this Sunday, here’s what you need to know about your local water and weather scene.

    The big headline: Talks among the seven states relying on the Colorado River just missed a crucial federal deadline to hammer out a plan for how to share the river’s water, a source that supports 40 million people across the West. According to the Colorado Sun, the current rules for managing how the river’s two main reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, store and release water expire at the end of next year, and water officials failed to reach new guidelines before the November 11 deadline. Colorado Politics adds that both reservoirs are now at critically low levels—Lake Powell is down to just 29 percent of capacity, while Lake Mead is at 31 percent, both sitting lower than they were this time last year.

    This week’s weather in Denver added its own twist. Weather25.com and Weather2Travel.com both report that November has been cold and wet, with daytime highs hovering around 11 or 12 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures close to zero. Residents have seen about two days of rain and one day of snow in the first half of the month, totaling around 22 to 24 millimeters of precipitation so far. Weather and Climate Info notes, however, that as of today, actual precipitation is lagging behind the historical November average, with Denver recording no significant rainfall yet this month. The forecast calls for more cold temps, so keep those warm coats and boots handy.

    Zooming out, heavy autumn rain across Colorado in October made a real splash in some regions. CPR News highlights that gauges near the San Juan Mountains recorded a whopping 7 to 10 inches of rain over just a week, enough to flood homes and wash away drought conditions locally. Unfortunately, statewide and for the Colorado River basin, these dramatic rains are like “a drop in the bucket” compared to the massive water deficits built up over two decades of drought. Peter Goble, assistant state climatologist, emphasized to CPR that while soil moisture and local streamflows improved, much more snowpack will be needed this winter to refill big reservoirs and restore balance to the system.

    Even as Denver’s local drinking water supply remains safe and reliable, the uncertainty at the basin-wide level could eventually create ripple effects here at home. The Colorado River’s declining flows threaten both drinking water and hydropower for millions—including anyone turning on the tap in Denver or powering their devices with energy generated downstream. Federal agencies warn that based on current projections, Lake Powell could reach levels that force a shutdown of its hydropower turbines as early as late 2026 if dry conditions persist.

    There’s also a climate factor at play. The US Climate Prediction Center has flagged a mild La Niña pattern likely to stick around until early next year, which tends to bring less snow to parts of Colorado—not the best news for folks hoping for a wet winter to ease water woes across the Rockies and beyond.

    As Denver residents walk the dog or fill the kettle this week, know that your water may taste the same, but the challenges behind the scenes are growing. Conservation, smart usage, and keeping an eye on both the skies and the headlines have never been more important.

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