Regional Cooperation for Water Security
“In Colorado, whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting.” It’s an old cliché, but there is a lot of truth to it.For most of our state’s history, cities, towns and water districts have engaged in a not-so-friendly competition to secure water for their growing communities. Simply put, water is life. You can’t start your […]
How to Avoid Water Waste This Summer and Beyond
If you’ve been a long-standing Fort Collins-Loveland Water District customer, you know that certain values for us have always rung true—our commitment to water quality, safety and conservation. With Colorado’s population on a consistent rise, water demand has increased in our state and this can lead to a serious strain on water resources. While the […]
A guide to the quality of your drinking water
Understanding 2021’s Water Quality Report Summer is here and for a lot of us that means increased outdoor activities such as camping, lounging poolside and picnics at the lake. We are constantly reminded of the importance of staying hydrated during these warmer months, but do you ever stop and wonder where your water comes from? […]
FCLWD Anniversary Edition – Meet Jim Borland
Meet Jim Borland, FCLWD board chair and area resident for 45 years This year, the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) turns 60 years old. That’s a lot of water! We think marking six decades of service warrants a bit of celebration. After all, it’s not every day that you turn 60. Throughout the course of […]
Fire and water, where they intersect
FCLWD prepares for the runoff from last summer’s wildfires In late 2020, the two largest wildfires in Colorado history burned hundreds of thousands of forested acres in Northern Colorado. Anyone within 100 miles of the Poudre Canyon will remember the intense Cameron Peak wildfire that raged for months, blackening both forest and sky with its […]
FCLWD Anniversary Edition – Meet Sue Vest
Meet Sue Vest, serving FCLWD for more than three decades The District turns 60 This year the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) turns 60 years old. That’s a lot of water! We think marking six decades of service warrants a bit of celebration. After all, it’s not every day that you turn 60! Throughout the […]
Everything you need to know about rate increases
Time to conserve a little water this winter What you need to know about raising rates When it comes to raising rates, nobody likes to pay more for anything. With that in mind, raising rates for our customers is not a matter we take lightly. We know the changes that the Fort Collins Loveland Water […]
NEWS: NISP would be good for all of Northern Colorado
From where I stand, the Northern Integrated Supply Project, NISP, is beneficial not just for the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District, FCLWD, but Northern Colorado as a whole. I think most can agree water is a valuable commodity here in Colorado. Water in the West is important to everyone, from brewers who rely on pristine water […]
NEWS: NISP ensures that Northern Colorado will have the water to meet future demands
The Northern Integrated Supply Project, NISP, is not just for the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District, FCLWD, but Northern Colorado as a whole. Water is a valuable commodity here in Colorado. The FCLWD Board of Directors advocates strongly for NISP as a key tool to supply water. The purpose of NISP boils down to increasing our […]
NEWS: With summer approaching, it’s time to think about water conservation
From where I stand, water is a precious commodity, especially in Colorado. Especially, in Colorado in the summer. Oftentimes, drought-like conditions can leave lawns brown and fire danger high as anyone who has spent a summer in the west is well aware. The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District, FCLWD, and its board of directors advocate strongly […]
