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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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Arkansas Basin collaboration will ensure best use of water

As Colorado’s population has grown, so has the need to cooperatively manage limited water resources. As Colorado’s population has grown, so has the need to cooperatively manage...

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From the CEO: Collaboration is key to future water supply

Our long-term water plan includes water sharing with agricultural partners, increased reservoir storage, reuse and efficiency projects, and... Our long-term water plan includes water sharing with agricultural partners,...

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Forest Collaborative working to reduce wildfire risk in the Pikes Peak region

When it comes to reducing wildfire risk in the Pikes Peak region, more can be achieved working together. When it comes to reducing wildfire risk in the Pikes Peak region, more can be...

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Why freeze-thaw cycles cause more water main breaks

Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground pipes, especially in our region where clay soils are common. Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground...

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Putting beaver engineering to work on our watershed

Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, we have an opportunity to try and restore beaver habitat on Pikes Peak. Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, we have an...

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Sharing water in times of plenty

Our water sharing program has emerged as one of the state’s most innovative ways to balance competing needs. Our water sharing program has emerged as one of the state’s most innovative...

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Drinking Colorado Springs’ tap water is the responsible way to hydrate

It’s important to hydrate responsibly. That means filling reusable containers with clean, great-tasting, local tap water. It’s important to hydrate responsibly. That means filling reusable containers...

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We need more certainty around our Colorado River water supplies

When factoring re-use, nearly 70% of our water is sourced from the Colorado River Basin. We have a considerable stake in future management... When factoring re-use, nearly 70% of our water is sourced from the Colorado...

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As PFAS testing expands, more expected to be found in water

Drinking water is highly regulated, and the EPA is leaning on us to help it understand the extent of PFAS contamination in the U.S. Drinking water is highly regulated, and the EPA is leaning on us to help it...

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Freeze-thaw cycle = higher incidence of water main breaks

Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground pipes, especially in our region where clay soils are common. Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground...

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