How Do Water Rights Work in Colorado?
The mighty and majestic state of Colorado is home to some 2,000 natural lakes, 9,000 miles of rivers, and hundreds of smaller, winding streams. While many of these bodies of water are public and utilized to fulfill the needs and interests of The Centennial State’s...
Supporting our Local Colorado Agriculture Through Water Rentals
The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District maintains a portfolio of raw water rights sufficient to meet our projected tap customer demands during a long-term drought. Water rights are renewable annual supplies of water that we own permanently. Each year, as more houses...
Saving and Building: How Conservation and Efficiency Shape Our Approach to Water
At Fort Collins – Loveland Water District, we’re committed to providing our customers in Northern Colorado with sustainable, high-quality, secure, reliable and cost-effective water. But that doesn’t mean conservation and efficiency aren’t a part of our equation....
Northern Colorado, Do You Know Who Your Water Provider Is?
If you’re a Northern Colorado resident, you may be surprised to learn that the water flowing from your taps might not be provided by your city. There are actually a number of water suppliers in the area, including the City of Fort Collins, East Larimer County Water...
Fort Collins-Loveland Water District Participates in a Regional Partnership to Secure Sustainable Water Solutions for the Future
The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD), Town of Eaton, Town of Severance and Town of Windsor have announced the formation of the Cobb Lake Regional Water Treatment Authority (CLRWTA) – a forward-thinking collaboration created to meet the long-term water...
What to Do with Your Water Service on an Extended Vacation
Winter is the season of travel. From visiting family over the holidays to fleeing south to escape the cold, plenty of Coloradans will be flying out in the coming months. The fresh, pure water that the Fort Collins - Loveland Water District (FCLWD) supplies them,...
What’s in a Rate? How the District Determines Monthly Rates
For over 60 years, Fort Collins – Loveland Water District (FCLWD) has been committed to providing clean, safe, and affordable water to our Northern Colorado community—and that’s how it’s going to remain. With changing times comes changing prices, however, including...
Board Member Update: Thank you, Ron and Welcome Denis!
As a special district, the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) is governed by a five-member board of directors. Our board is elected by you, our customers, and serves a two to four-year term during which time they are responsible for making important...
What You Need to Know About Our Water
The Fort Collins - Loveland Water District serves over 60,000 people in the Northern Colorado community, delivering high-quality, reliable drinking water 24/7/365. But what do we mean when we describe our water as “high-quality?” What should our community understand...