Hydrant flushing is necessary to maintain the high-quality water that is delivered to district customers.
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Jim Lochhead’s legacy stretches across decades
Denver Water leader leaves organization, community prepared for future challenges.
A towering figure. Innovative. Creative. A champion. A mentor.
August is National Water Quality Month
National Water Quality Month reminds us how vital our drinking water is and how we can all play a role in protecting it. Knowing where your water comes from makes it easier to appreciate the quality of your local waterways, and can motivate you and your community to keep these water sources as clean as possible.
SLOW DOWN for District Operators
The district asks that drivers please SLOW DOWN near work zones.
Sewer Backups Caused by Protruding Taps
Recently, the district has experienced sanitary sewer backups that were caused by protruding taps resulting from customer-owned sewer service linings. Protruding laterals or taps that protrude past the point of the lateral and mainline connection, can block flow in the mainline.
July is Smart Irrigation Month
Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month By Learning How to Maintain Your Irrigation System
Office Closed July 3 and July 4
The District office will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
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.
Resource Central’s Fall Garden In a Box Available Soon
The fall 2023 Garden In A Box season begins July 1 and will be available for pickup in late August/early September.
Denver Water announces Alan Salazar as next CEO/Manager
The Denver Board of Water Commissioners has selected Alan Salazar to replace Jim Lochhead as CEO/Manager of Denver Water beginning Aug. 7, 2023.
Construction Coordinator Celebrates Fifteen Years
Justin Roquemore began his career in the water and wastewater industry in 2008 working as a District Operator. He is certified by the Colorado Water and Wastewater Operations Certification Board as a Level III Water Distribution System Operator and as a Level IV Wastewater Collection System Operator.