Why FCLWD Conducts Rate Studies
Water service is essential, and maintaining that service requires ongoing planning. Rate studies are one of the tools FCLWD uses to make sure rates keep up with the real cost of providing sustainable, high-quality, secure, reliable and cost-effective water to the community. Learn more about the rate study process.
Where Does My Water Come From? The Journey From River to Tap
For FCLWD customers, water begins with a diverse portfolio, moves through a regional network of reservoirs and infrastructure, is treated at Soldier Canyon and the City of Fort Collins water treatment facility and is delivered through a local system built to serve homes and businesses every day.
Water Quality and Emerging Contaminants: How FCLWD Protects Your Water
For FCLWD customers, the most important takeaway is that our water quality remains strong, our source water gives us a meaningful advantage and the District continues to meet all state and federal drinking water standards. We will also evaluate future water sources not only for reliability, but also for quality.
Fire Hydrants 101: What Our Water System Can and Can’t Do During Wildfires
Fort Collins-Loveland Water District’s (FCLWD) is providing clear, factual information about how the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District’s (FCLWD) system is designed and what it can realistically support during these types of events.
Capital Projects Update: Exciting Milestones and Next Steps for Infrastructure Upgrades
At FCLWD, we take fiscal responsibility seriously. These projects are part of a thoughtful, long-term planning process to ensure that water is available for years to come.
Reimagining What a Colorado Suburban Landscape Should Look Like
Colorado has always been dry. That reality hasn’t changed. What can change is how we design the spaces around our homes. By reimagining what a “typical” suburban landscape looks like, we’re not giving something up. We’re returning to designs that fit the place we chose to live, supporting beauty, resilience and sustainability for years to come.
Where Our Water Comes From: A Mountain Reservoir with a 100-Year Supply
Understanding where our water comes from helps explain why winter weather matters so much, why snowpack alone doesn’t tell the whole story and how the District plans for a reliable water future in a changing climate.
How the District Utilizes Technology to Provide Better Service
When most people think about their water service, they think about turning on the tap or paying their bill. What they don’t often see is everything happening behind the scenes to make sure water is there when they need it — safely, reliably and cost-effectively At Fort Collins-Loveland Water District, technology plays a critical role […]
Why Are There So Many Water Providers in Northern Colorado?
If you’ve ever wondered why your utilities come from different places, you’re not alone. Many customers ask why they get one bill for water, another for wastewater, another for electricity and yet another for trash. Others are surprised to learn that even though they live in Fort Collins or Loveland, their water provider is not […]
Understanding the 2026 Rate Adjustment and What It Means for You
At Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD), our mission has remained the same for over 60 years: to provide sustainable, high-quality, secure, reliable and cost-effective water to every customer we serve. Each year, we evaluate rates to ensure we can continue maintaining that commitment while keeping pace with the cost of delivering water safely and reliably. […]
