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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Building the Future: City Council approves 2026 budget

The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports critical infrastructure investments across all four services. The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports...

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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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Garden of the Gods water main repairs

We're making additional repairs to the water main beneath Garden of the Gods Road following a break in the line last summer. We're making additional repairs to the water main beneath Garden of the Gods...

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Water recycling project builds awareness, wins national award

This award recognizes the people, projects and partnerships that demonstrate exceptional leadership toward building more resilient... This award recognizes the people, projects and partnerships that demonstrate...

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Preventing water loss through leak detection

Our Leak Survey and Detection Program uses specialized equipment to isolate the source of a leak with minimal disruption to streets and... Our Leak Survey and Detection Program uses specialized equipment to isolate the...

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How we prioritize water infrastructure projects

When something does need to be replaced, we prioritize projects based on the risk of failure and the level of impact to our customers. When something does need to be replaced, we prioritize projects based on the...

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Work starts on Crystal Creek Reservoir dam

Crystal Creek Reservoir - one of our most popular recreational reservoirs on Pikes Peak - is undergoing needed maintenance and repair to... Crystal Creek Reservoir - one of our most popular recreational reservoirs on...

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Un-bear-ably cute cubs rehomed on Pikes Peak

Five orphaned bear cubs will soon wake from hibernation to a new transition in their lives near Pikes Peak. Five orphaned bear cubs will soon wake from hibernation to a new transition in...

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