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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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Natural gas construction crews reach milestone

This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who work in natural gas for keeping us all safe. This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who...

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Sustainable water future: Reservoir release provides valuable data

Earlier this week, we began releasing water from Homestake Reservoir, where it will eventually flow to the Colorado River and out of state. Earlier this week, we began releasing water from Homestake Reservoir, where it...

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Planning for future water supply

Since we don’t have a river delivering water to our growing community, we must continue to pursue future supply through a variety of... Since we don’t have a river delivering water to our growing community, we must...

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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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When the leaves are falling, weatherization is calling

Before the frigid temperatures kick-in, here are several ways to improve energy and water efficiency to stay safe and comfortable this... Before the frigid temperatures kick-in, here are several ways to improve energy...

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Top 10 reasons customers don't contact 811 before digging

Every 6 minutes, an underground utility line is damaged. It just takes a simple phone call to 811 first. So, why don’t people call? Every 6 minutes, an underground utility line is damaged. It just takes a simple...

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Recreationalists, Utilities rejoice over reconnected river

We recently partnered with Aurora Water to reconnect a section of the Arkansas River, benefiting water customers, rafters and... We recently partnered with Aurora Water to reconnect a section of the Arkansas...

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Successful 2020 bond issue

The bonds will support several capital projects, including an automated metering infrastructure system and power generators to help retire... The bonds will support several capital projects, including an automated...

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Blue-green algae found at Pikeview Reservoir

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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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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