Skip to content On April 21, 2026, the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District Board of Directors voted to withdraw from the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) and made their official announcement in accordance with the April 30 deadline set by Northern Water for future participation. This decision was made following a comprehensive evaluation of the project’s cost, timeline and long-term value to the District and its customers.
As the project has progressed, both the scope and cost of NISP have changed significantly. The most recent budget for the project was $2.69 billion, up from the previously quoted $2 billion. This increase would have had serious implications for our customers were we to move forward as a shareholder in the project.
Based on current projections:
The Board carefully evaluated multiple scenarios and determined that participation no longer aligns with the District’s responsibility to provide reliable, cost-effective water service.
This decision does not impact your current water service.
FCLWD continues to have a reliable water supply and remains focused on future planning to meet the needs of our growing community. Our approach ensures that current customers are not burdened with unnecessary costs and future investments are made with clear value and accountability. Our water supply planning remains proactive and responsible, enabling us to continue fulfilling our mission.
The District is actively investing in a diversified water portfolio to support long-term demand. This includes developing and securing alternative water resources, including the Vita H2O Project, that align with existing rates and fee structures, provide greater cost certainty and offer more clearly defined and dependable delivery timelines
Yes. FCLWD continues to work collaboratively with Northern Water and other regional partners on a variety of water supply and management efforts. This decision applies specifically to participation in NISP and does not change the District’s commitment to regional collaboration.
No. The District has a reliable water supply today and continues to plan for future demand through multiple sources.
This decision helps avoid significant cost increases associated with NISP. As with any utility, rates are evaluated over time based on system needs, but this decision was made to support long-term cost-effectiveness.
The Board evaluated that option. However, the increasing costs and lack of a guaranteed delivery timeline made it difficult to justify continued participation on behalf of our customers.
The District is investing in alternative water resources, including projects like the Vita H2O Project, which align more closely with cost expectations and provide more defined delivery timelines.
FCLWD continues to plan for growth. This decision ensures that growth is supported in a way that is financially responsible and sustainable. As a Title 32 special district, we do not have control of land use, including growth, but we do need to prepare for it so we can continue to serve all of our customers, present and future.
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