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. […]
Transparency in Action: How You Can Get Involved at FCLWD Board Meetings
At Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD), transparency isn’t just a buzzword. It’s one of our foundational values. Alongside customer service, quality, accountability, trust and professionalism, it shapes how we operate and communicate every single day. With an upcoming budget hearing on November 18, we invite members of the community to attend. In this blog, we […]
From Family Farm to Future School: The Story Behind the Alkire Farm Sale
When FCLWD purchased the Alkire Farm property in early 2024, it wasn’t because we were looking to acquire land. We were looking to secure water rights for our growing service population. In Colorado, those two things often go hand in hand. But what we found after purchasing the land was a captivating story, like our team was walking into a living museum. We were honored to be part of a chapter of the story and grateful to have facilitated the next chapter, a potential future Weld County RE-9 School.
It Broke and We Fixed It
Why Water Mains Break Whether it’s water unexpectedly surfacing in a street crack or a small leak between a main and a home, the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) is quick to investigate and act. These are the kinds of calls the District handles regularly, many of them invisible to the average customer. Responding quickly […]
Low Water Pressure: Causes and Fixes
When you turn on your faucet or hose, water should come out at full speed ahead. But what happens when you have a slow flow? It’s often the result of low water pressure. Not only is this maddening, but it’s worrisome as well Low Water Pressure? Causes and Fixes for Fort Collins-Loveland Area. We often […]
