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 […]
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 residents, not everyone has a legitimate claim to their supply. […]
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 and businesses are built, more taps are sold. As a result, our community’s water demand increases […]
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. Whether you’re a new District customer or you’ve been a part of our community for decades, developing a […]
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 District, Loveland Water and Power, and North Weld […]
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 treatment needs of the rapidly growing region served by these local water providers. To treat and […]
