Fort Collins-Loveland Water District to source water from innovative FrontRange H2O project for long-term water resiliency
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Jun. 6, 2025) – In a proactive step toward long-term water sustainability, the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) is proud to announce a new partnership with FrontRange H2O Transfer, LLC (FrontRange H2O), a U.S.-based water development and operating company. FCLWD is the first official partner in northern Colorado that will benefit from […]
Board Member Update: Thank You, Stephen and Welcome Craig!
As you might know, Fort Collins-Loveland Water District is overseen by a Board of Directors. Board members are paid a small stipend for their work ($100 per meeting). However, they primarily volunteer their time and expertise to help our water district operate effectively and plan for the future. In this blog post, we’ll share more […]
Why Maintaining “Middle-Aged” Infrastructure Matters – And What We’re Doing About It
Just like a well-used car or a long-loved home, water infrastructure ages—and eventually, it needs some care. At Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD), many pipes and systems that keep clean water flowing to homes and businesses daily were installed in the 1960s and ‘70s. While much of that infrastructure has served us well, it’s now […]
How We Plan for Drought: Understanding the Annual Water Supply Process
At Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD), water resource planning is a year-round effort. Each spring, we assess our water supply for the year ahead—considering snowpack levels, storage capacity and the annual Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) quota set by Northern Water. This process ensures that we have the resources to provide safe, reliable water while also planning […]
Preparing for Water-wise Landscaping this Spring
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to rethink how we use water in our landscapes. With increases to our rates this year, many homeowners will feel more impact as irrigation season begins. With water rates increasing, how our ratepayers design their yards can significantly affect their water bills. […]
Water Rights: Who Owns the Water and How Do We Acquire More?
Water Rights: Who Owns the Water and How Do We Acquire More?
The Colorado River: It Starts Here and Impacts Millions
The Colorado River and its tributaries are a powerful water source, supplying water to over 40 million people across seven U.S. states: Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and California, and two states in Mexico. What starts as a tiny stream trickling out of Rocky Mountain National Park travels 1,450 miles, irrigating crops and […]
Understanding 2025 Rates: A Commitment to Sustainable, High-Quality, Secure, Reliable and Cost-Effective Water
Update: On December 10, 2024, the board voted to adjust the residential tier 4 rate from 10 times the tier 1 rate to 2 times the tier 3 rate. This adjustment changes the rate per 1,000 gallons for excessive usage over 50,001 gallons from $27.20 to $10.34 for District customers and $17.42 for City of […]
Mission Focused | The Unique Capabilities of a Title 32 Special District
At Fort Collins-Loveland Water District, we know our role as a special district is integral to our community. However, we also know that what we can and can’t do and how we interact with municipalities and other utilities are a bit complex and can create confusion among our customers. In this blog post, we’ll explain […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How FCLWD Addresses Cybersecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to share Fort Collins – Loveland Water District’s front-and-center approach to addressing safety and cybersecurity. You may or may not be aware that cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure have been a rising concern recently. FCLWD takes these threats very seriously. In this blog post, we’ll […]
