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 […]
CDPHE approves higher capacity of safe drinking water for 150,000 residents in Northern Colorado
NORTHERN COLORADO (September 17, 2024) – Nearly 150,000 residents will have greater access to safe drinking water without high costs for decades to come, after an approval by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). This authorization will increase capacity at the Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Plant from 60 to 68 million gallons per […]
Water in the West | Sharing Utility Corridors
As our communities in Northern Colorado continue to grow, proper infrastructure planning becomes increasingly vital. A critical aspect of planning for new infrastructure is sharing utility corridors, where various utility lines, such as water, sewer and dry utilities, coexist within a designated area. In this month’s blog post, we’ll break down what utility corridors are, […]
We’re Celebrating Water Quality Month This August
August is Water Quality Month so it’s a great time to share with our customers updates about our water quality in Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD). In this month’s blog, we’ll discuss what testing is performed every year, highlights from our 2024 Water Quality Report and address concerns surrounding contaminants like PFAS, lead, copper and […]
FCLWD’s Future Plans: How Our Capital Projects Are Shaping Up in 2024
In order to maintain our infrastructure, keep up with technological advances, adhere to regulations and expand our services to meet the growing demands of the Northern Colorado community, the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) is constantly at work on a variety of construction projects. These “capital projects,” as they’re called, help deliver clean, pure water […]
