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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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4 tips to help your landscape beat the heat

When the weather gets hot, lawns and landscape plants can wilt and turn brown, unless you follow four tips to keep them healthy. When the weather gets hot, lawns and landscape plants can wilt and turn brown,...

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Sprinkler startup tips

When you turn on your sprinkler system for the first time this year, there are two important tasks. When you turn on your sprinkler system for the first time this year, there are...

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Water Wise Demonstration Garden features weatherproof plants

Paying a visit to the Water-Wise Demonstration Garden should be one of your first stops when considering new plants to add to your garden. Paying a visit to the Water-Wise Demonstration Garden should be one of your...

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Improved rebates available in 2024

If you’re thinking about upgrading appliances in your home, it has literally never been a better time to consider making a change. If you’re thinking about upgrading appliances in your home, it has literally...

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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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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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A Return to Our Roots: the importance of native grasses in Water Wise landscaping

Native grasses are a smart choice because they are attractive and use one-third the water of a traditional lawn. Native grasses are a smart choice because they are attractive and use one-third...

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Winning against weeds

We have four tips to help get weeds under control and prevent new weeds in the future. We have four tips to help get weeds under control and prevent new weeds in the...

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Trees for future generations

In our semi-arid climate, trees need our continued support to live long, healthy lives. Here are five tips to help your trees thrive for... In our semi-arid climate, trees need our continued support to live long,...

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The magic of rain sensors

It’s a challenge to turn your sprinkler system off every time it rains - not to mention remembering to turn it on again before your grass... It’s a challenge to turn your sprinkler system off every time it rains - not to...

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