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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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5 tips for wise watering in midsummer heat

While it’s important to water enough to maintain your yard, we all should use our community’s water supply carefully. While it’s important to water enough to maintain your yard, we all should use...

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Illegal fireworks and electric equipment don't mix

We strongly suspect home fireworks were the cause of a recent power outage that knocked out power to about 740 customers on July 4. We strongly suspect home fireworks were the cause of a recent power outage that...

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Month-long Cresta Road closure upgrades fire protection service

The Cresta Road Project is part of an effort to identify neighborhoods that need additional water resources to fight wildfires. The Cresta Road Project is part of an effort to identify neighborhoods that...

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Data disclosure

We were notified that customer data stored by one of our subcontractors was accessed by an unauthorized party. No sensitive data was... We were notified that customer data stored by one of our subcontractors was...

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Water Wise landscape transformation part 2: An outstanding outcome

One homeowner has had positive experiences with creating a water-wise landscape. Less grass means less maintenance and more water savings. One homeowner has had positive experiences with creating a water-wise...

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Generating a discussion about generator safety

Improper use of a generator could be deadly – for you, your neighbors and our employees. Improper use of a generator could be deadly – for you, your neighbors and our...

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Why it still makes sense to retire coal-fired Drake

The new generation units -- which run mainly on natural gas but can also use diesel -- will be significantly less expensive to run and... The new generation units -- which run mainly on natural gas but can also use...

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Dead grass? Here's what to do

Our mostly warm, dry fall and spring seasons were tough on lawns. Luckily, we have several tips to help your lawn spring back to life. Our mostly warm, dry fall and spring seasons were tough on lawns. Luckily, we...

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Concerned about power reliability this summer? Here is some good news

We are well positioned for the summer thanks to proactive planning, system redundancy and a healthy fleet of generating units. We are well positioned for the summer thanks to proactive planning, system...

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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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