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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Map titled 'Eastern Wastewater System Expansion Project' Map shows the Cross Town Interceptor, running from the Las Vegas facility to the intersection of Platte Avenue and Peterson Road. The Milton Proby Interceptor runs along that street to 2 lift stations southeast of the airport.

Why we’re building the Eastern Wastewater System Expansion

The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical infrastructure needed to serve development on the City's east side. The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical...

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Wise watering practices during a heat wave

Use these four strategies to sustain the long-term health of your lawn and landscape during a heat wave. Use these four strategies to sustain the long-term health of your lawn and...

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Trees for future generations

Because our previous generations planted trees, we now have beautiful homes, thriving businesses and world-class public spaces. Because our previous generations planted trees, we now have beautiful homes,...

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Finding tough, beautiful plants for your yard

Despite our unpredictable weather, many tough, attractive, water-wise landscape plants thrive in the Pikes Peak Region. Despite our unpredictable weather, many tough, attractive, water-wise landscape...

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October landscape Q&A

Fall landscape care in Colorado Springs is different than other parts of the country, but we've compiled questions and answers to help. Fall landscape care in Colorado Springs is different than other parts of the...

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Fall watering for a healthy lawn & landscape

It's especially important to care for your landscape as fall arrives. There are four keys to watering wisely ahead of the winter months. It's especially important to care for your landscape as fall arrives. There are...

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The best native plants for your landscape

Our garden at the Conservation & Environmental Center showcases native plants that thrive when temperatures rise. Our garden at the Conservation & Environmental Center showcases native plants...

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