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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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Why freeze-thaw cycles cause more water main breaks

Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground pipes, especially in our region where clay soils are common. Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground...

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Sharing water in times of plenty

Our water sharing program has emerged as one of the state’s most innovative ways to balance competing needs. Our water sharing program has emerged as one of the state’s most innovative...

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Drinking Colorado Springs’ tap water is the responsible way to hydrate

It’s important to hydrate responsibly. That means filling reusable containers with clean, great-tasting, local tap water. It’s important to hydrate responsibly. That means filling reusable containers...

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As PFAS testing expands, more expected to be found in water

Drinking water is highly regulated, and the EPA is leaning on us to help it understand the extent of PFAS contamination in the U.S. Drinking water is highly regulated, and the EPA is leaning on us to help it...

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Freeze-thaw cycle = higher incidence of water main breaks

Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground pipes, especially in our region where clay soils are common. Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground...

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Rainy spring improves our water supply, but conservation remains important

While a break from drought is something to celebrate, the steps our community has taken to be more water-wise will continue to be vital in... While a break from drought is something to celebrate, the steps our community...

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How we keep our dams safe and in good working order

Because dams hold back so much water, it’s important they perform well – the safety and well-being of people and property downstream depend... Because dams hold back so much water, it’s important they perform well – the...

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3D technology provides safety, benefits on AdAmAn Alley project

With an accurate design from this technology, our construction crews, working with Pate Construction, could safely excavate and complete... With an accurate design from this technology, our construction crews, working...

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Blue-green algae at Pikeview Reservoir limits recreation

While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited from entering the water until further notice. While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited...

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Water plan manages risk, accommodates growth

With your help, we can continue to support a vibrant, growing community and economy with safe, reliable water supply. With your help, we can continue to support a vibrant, growing community and...

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