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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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  • Dry September, Looming Water Woes: Denver Faces Challenges Amid Shifting Climate Patterns

    Dry September, Looming Water Woes: Denver Faces Challenges Amid Shifting Climate Patterns
    2025/09/07
    Denver has kicked off September on a dry and dramatic note. The first week saw zero precipitation according to weatherandclimate.info which is a sharp contrast from the historic rainfall just a few weeks ago when August ended as the third rainiest on record for the city with over four inches of rain reported by the National Weather Service. September’s average in Denver is usually around 1.35 inches, but so far we’re seeing 0 percent of normal rainfall. Meteorologist Russell Danielson with the National Weather Service explained that September is typically dry and that’s the trend holding steady this year, even as residents were still drying out from the August deluge. Temperatures have bounced between relatively normal to slightly above average except for a noticeable cold snap on Friday when the mercury dropped to 47 degrees, the lowest so far this month, before rebounding as the city braces for a return of warm days and cooler nights.

    Concerns over water supply are also making major waves. Fresh Water News reported Thursday that Denver Water, along with three other Front Range utilities, has officially requested a state hearing to challenge the proposed Western Slope water rights deal. The utilities, which collectively provide water to more than three million people from Denver south to Colorado Springs and out onto the northeastern plains, are specifically worried that the proposed instream flow right could overestimate historic water use by as much as 300,000 acre-feet. Northern Water, for example, is concerned about its ability to keep Green Mountain Reservoir full. Denver Water pointedly warned in its letter that any changes to river allocations could affect more than 1.5 million metro-area customers during severe drought.

    At the same time, the Colorado River’s situation is adding to the tension. Aspen Public Radio expanded on a new Bureau of Reclamation report showing that low mountain snow in 2025 led to a disappointing runoff season, meaning Lake Powell and the Colorado River Basin are getting less inflow than withdrawals. Reservoir levels as of early September are hovering near 3,555 feet at Lake Powell, a mark considered concerning by river managers. The shortfall isn’t just a statistic: it is a pressing example of how changing snowpack and continued dry spells directly pressurize drinking water supplies for Denver and much of the western U.S.

    For Denver residents simply turning on the tap, there have been no major water quality advisories in the past 48 hours within city limits, but there was a notable water main break in Adams County reported by FOX31 on Friday morning near Pecos Street. The Crest View Water team got on site quickly, and while some nearby traffic was disrupted, drinking water access wasn’t widely impacted.

    Looking ahead, Denver will host a significant conference on managed aquifer recharge in just two weeks, highlighting growing investment in capturing excess water for drought buffer and public health.

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  • Denver's Wet August Reprieve Amid Looming Drought Concerns

    Denver's Wet August Reprieve Amid Looming Drought Concerns
    2025/08/31
    Denver is making water news this week, with the late-August skies delivering much-needed relief to a city grappling with drier conditions all year long. According to Weather and Climate Info, Denver closed out the month with 4.11 inches of rain, a whopping 260 percent of the normal August total of 1.58 inches. This impressive rainfall in the past days is a welcome buffer, especially after forecasts predicted a persistent dry trend leading into fall, as recently reported by Fresh Water News.

    With temperatures settling into the low 80s and overnight lows dipping into the upper 50s as noted by AccuWeather, the rain fell on parched ground—a sight for sore eyes after months of drought warnings and record-hot spells. Still, long-term water experts urge caution. “It’s not great, but it’s not dire,” Denver Water’s supply manager Nathan Elder told Fresh Water News. While Denver’s major reservoirs are holding steady, currently at 83 percent of capacity, this is still below the average for this time of year. Other communities, like nearby Highlands Ranch, are facing tougher shortages, with reservoir levels dipping to 58 percent and water use spiking 25 percent this summer.

    Behind the scenes, Denver Water has been busy tackling resilience. The newly completed Northwater Treatment Plant uses renewable energy for its water processing, helping safeguard clean drinking water even during power outages, says Alan Salazar, the utility’s CEO. This innovation, along with reservoir expansion projects like the one at Gross Reservoir, is part of a broader strategy to weather future droughts and population demands. The Gross Reservoir dam is being raised to triple its capacity, providing a water “savings account” for times of emergency, as Denver Water’s general counsel Jessica Brody told KUNC. Construction hasn’t been without controversy or delays, but the project is pressing forward after recent federal court decisions allowed work to resume, though reservoir filling is on hold for now.

    For Denverites just wanting to know if their taps are safe: Yes, drinking water quality remains high. No alerts or warnings have been issued in the past 48 hours, and Denver’s robust treatment systems are standing strong against recent downpours and infrastructure stress. In fact, the reliability of these systems means the city continues to provide safe, clean water even amidst dramatically changing weather and demand patterns.

    So while this last splash of rain has given Denver a reprieve, water leaders and meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the coming months. The forecast looks drier than average this fall, with La Niña conditions threatening to make winter snowpack—which feeds Denver’s water supply—even less certain, as noted by Fresh Water News. Safe to say, every storm counts.

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  • Denver's Water Woes: Balancing Supply, Demand, and Sustainability in the Mile High City

    Denver's Water Woes: Balancing Supply, Demand, and Sustainability in the Mile High City
    2025/08/17
    Denver’s water scene has been a hot topic over the past 48 hours, with the city navigating typical summer conditions and ongoing debates about water security, quality, and future sustainability. Here’s the latest snapshot of what residents and water watchers need to know this week.

    To start with precipitation, Denver’s August rain totals so far stand at 1.43 inches for the month, coming in slightly below the average for this time of year, which sits at 1.58 inches. That puts the city at 91 percent of normal rainfall. The bulk of precipitation in the past two days was concentrated on August 10th, when Denver saw 1.43 inches fall in a single day, providing much-needed relief to parks and lawns after a stretch of dry, hot days earlier in the month. Temperatures have fluctuated, with highs that soared to 99°F on the 7th and minimums that dipped as low as 51°F on the 11th, so Denverites have faced quite the summer rollercoaster according to Weather and Climate Monitor.

    The weather as of Saturday evening remained mostly cloudy, temperatures reached 82°F, and breezy conditions prevailed. Denver International Airport reported mostly cloudy skies at 10,000 feet, with winds clocking up to 20 miles per hour and no additional precipitation. These conditions are typical for late August in the city, and the slight decrease in rainfall has not yet raised immediate concerns about water shortage, but water managers are keeping a close watch as the dry season continues, according to historical weather data from Denver International Airport and WeatherSpark.

    On the water supply front, Denver’s drinking water continues to meet all state and federal safety requirements, with the most recent public reports showing no exceedances in contaminants. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is currently accepting applications for new grants aimed at helping communities protect their source water, particularly those at risk of contamination and areas recovering from wildfires or facing new environmental threats. The statewide Source Water Assessment and Protection, or SWAP, program continues supporting utilities around Denver in safeguarding the city’s drinking water supply.

    Environmental sustainability and long-term water management remain key talking points. Just last week, major Front Range water agencies including Denver Water raised official concerns about pending changes to Western Slope water rights. The concern centers on proposed instream flow rights for the Colorado River, which could potentially limit Denver’s flexibility in accessing water, especially during droughts. These agencies deliver water to over three million people and say changes could impact everything from average household use to filling critical reservoirs like Green Mountain in Summit County. The Colorado Water Conservation Board is set to hold public hearings on the matter, with dates to be finalized soon.

    Meanwhile, growth in Denver remains a double-edged sword for water demand. Industry is booming, and new large-scale data centers have prompted questions about strain on Denver’s water and electricity supplies—a story The Denver Post has covered extensively in recent weeks. Although municipalities maintain robust supplies for now, continued growth and climate variability means these questions aren’t going away anytime soon.

    Local events like this month’s South Platte River Cleanup serve as a community reminder that every drop counts. Residents and businesses alike are encouraged to remain vigilant about water use, report leaks, and participate in neighborhood conservation efforts.

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