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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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Building the future: wastewater systems

Over the next five years, we will have major investments on the horizon. These are needed to meet regulations, support growth and maintain... Over the next five years, we will have major investments on the horizon. These...

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How we calculate your wastewater bill

While our wastewater system is a complex system, the process to determine your wastewater bill actually isn't that complicated. While our wastewater system is a complex system, the process to determine your...

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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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Wipes are not flushable

Even wipes marked “flushable” can lead to blockages and cause serious damage. Even wipes marked “flushable” can lead to blockages and cause serious damage.

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Working for tomorrow

Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today and in the future. Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today...

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Wastewater workers keep things flowing

Our employees operate and maintain more than 1,770 miles of pipeline, 20 lift stations, and three Resource Recovery Facilities within our... Our employees operate and maintain more than 1,770 miles of pipeline, 20 lift...

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Field employees among special population providing essential services

Our utility field employees keep the power on, ensure water is safely flowing to our taps, treat & collect wastewater, and keep our gas... Our utility field employees keep the power on, ensure water is safely flowing...

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Don't blitz your pipes during the big game

Before you slide that guacamole, creamy cheese dip or greasy meat down the disposal in your sink, call an audible! Before you slide that guacamole, creamy cheese dip or greasy meat down the...

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