Water Tips and News
Avoid broken pipes and costly damage with cold weather tips
The same natural forces that trigger cold-weather breaks in Denver Water's more than 2,800 miles of underground mains can cause pipes to burst in your own household or business plumbing. Here are some tips for avoiding costly dameage:
- Know the location of your water shut-off switch and test it regularly.
- Keep your thermostat set above 65 degrees Fahrenheit when leaving your house or business for several days.
- If the temperature drops to -5 degrees Fahrenheit or below, keep open cabinet doors leading to exposed pipes (such as access doors for sinks) so that household air can warm them.
Share your comments on the Moffat Collection System Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the Draft Environemtnal Imapct Statement for Denver Water's Moffat Collection System Project. The project proposes to enlarge Gross Reservoir north of Boulder to help resolve three major supply challenges: a future water supply shorftall, the risk of running out of water in a future drought, and a serious vulnerability.
Help keep medicine out of our watershed
A two-year pilot program allows people to dispose of unwanted medication in a secure and environmentally safe way. Dispose of your old medications in tamper-resistant boxes located at several metro-area King Soopers stores, two Tri-County Health Department offices, a Denver Health clinic, as well as City Market stores in Breckenridge and Dillon.
