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2022 Water and Sewer Rates
Water Rates
In October 2021, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted rate changes to help pay for critical upgrades and projects to keep the water system operating efficiently. Starting January 1, 2022, district customers will see a fixed monthly charge of $17.20 per 3/4-inch meter on their Denver Water bill.
Drought Status
According to the November 30 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 0% of the state falls into the exceptional drought category, 14% is in an extreme drought, 52% is in a severe drought, 96% is in a moderate drought, and 100% of Colorado is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. This is an increase from 51 percent in the abnormally dry category just three months ago.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING COLUMBINE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Thanksgiving Closure
The District office will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
If you have urgent business with the District on these days, please call the main number at 303-979-2333. The on-call staff person will respond to your request as soon as possible.
You Are Invited to South Platte Renew's 5th Annual Grease and Oil Takeback Event
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, South Platte Renew (SPR) is hosting its 5th Annual Grease and Oil Takeback event from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 2900 South Platte River Drive in Englewood.
Holiday cooking can leave gallons of unwanted oil and grease to clean up. Used cooking oil can congeal, resulting in clogs and blockages in homes as well as in the collection system. SPR offers a safe, easy and free way to dispose of oil and grease.
Office Closure in Observance of Veteran’s Day
The District office will be closed on Friday, November 12 in observance of Veteran’s Day.
If you have urgent business with the District on this day, please call the main number at 303-979-2333. The on-call staff person will respond to your request as soon as possible.
The District would like to honor our veterans Armando Quintana and John Mathias for their service.
Drought Status
According to the October 26 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 2% of Colorado falls into the exceptional drought category, 11% is in an extreme drought, 30% is in a severe drought, 75% is in a moderate drought, and 96% of the state is abnormally dry. The map featured above shows the drought conditions on October 26.
Protect Your Pipes from a Plumbing Nightmare this Halloween
Halloween is a time for tricks, treats, ghosts and ghouls, and of course, pumpkin carving. But imagine a nightmare worse than on Elm Street - clogged pipes from pumpkin guts!
Be sure to dispose of your pumpkin guts and seeds properly. Never put them down your sink or flush them down the toilet!
