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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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System Upgrades on Pikes Peak

The work conducted in this dangerous terrain highlights our incredibly hardworking crews and the tremendous effort it takes to perform... The work conducted in this dangerous terrain highlights our incredibly...

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Banish winter browns with evergreens

Pines, spruces, and junipers are key elements of beautiful, Water Wise landscapes in the Pikes Peak Region. Pines, spruces, and junipers are key elements of beautiful, Water Wise...

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Help for your winter bills

A stable natural gas market in 2023 means we are not changing electric or natural gas rates this quarter. A stable natural gas market in 2023 means we are not changing electric or...

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Peering through the keyhole

A keyhole allows us to visually inspect pipes after we drill into a street and remove a small amount of soil beneath the road and the pipe. A keyhole allows us to visually inspect pipes after we drill into a street and...

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Our participation in regional power pool saved $4.7 million, more benefits on the horizon

A recent announcement by SPP will likely mean result in cost savings and more access to affordable and reliable energy resources. A recent announcement by SPP will likely mean result in cost savings and more...

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The glory of ornamental grasses

Ornamental grasses make fantastic landscaping plants in our area. Here are four reasons to consider planting them in your yard. Ornamental grasses make fantastic landscaping plants in our area. Here are four...

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Prep for cooler temps with these efficiency tips

Get your home ready for cooler months ahead by taking steps to stay warm and efficient. Get your home ready for cooler months ahead by taking steps to stay warm and...

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Large equipment deliveries mark progress in Kelker Substation project

The deliveries mark a significant step in a more than $80 million investment from now until 2027 to upgrade and expand the site Kelker... The deliveries mark a significant step in a more than $80 million investment...

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Apartments save water & money with upgrade

A retrofit project at a local apartment complex led to more than $42,000 in annual bill savings and 3.9 million gallons of water saved... A retrofit project at a local apartment complex led to more than $42,000 in...

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Water quality begins in the watershed

As water moves through our system, we track every drop so it can be accounted for and used beneficially and responsibly. As water moves through our system, we track every drop so it can be accounted...

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