The South Fort Collins Sanitation District (SFCSD) and Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) are working on mutually-agreeable changes to their facilities and management sharing agreement at the request of the SFCSD to separate operations and become two fully independently staffed districts. The anticipated separation is planned to be completed by the end of 2023.
This decision comes after an official vote by the SFCSD board on June 8, 2022 at which time the board appointed their own district manager and took action to properly align staff to support the two entities. Over the coming months, FCLWD will continue to provide administrative services per the current agreement until the transition date is reached. Both districts are actively collaborating to support the objective for separate and independent operation while continuing to provide high-quality, secure, reliable and affordable water and wastewater reclamation services.
The districts have had a close partnership and shared operations, management and administrative staff for almost 60 years. As the districts have grown, and technology and regulatory requirements have advanced, the SFCSD board determined it was in the best interest of its customers and its focus on water reclamation, to develop dedicated staff. Over the coming months, the sanitation board and district leadership will work together closely on hiring, establishing new organizational charts, developing new processes, and distributing ongoing customer communication to help provide a positive experience for customers while continuing to provide high-quality water reclamation services in northern Colorado we are all accustomed to.
Below you will find an FAQ related to the SFCSD forming an independently staffed district. If you do not see your question answered below, please contact us at communications [at] sfcsd.net or call (970) 226-3104 ext. 110.
FAQ
Q: Why is the South Fort Collins Sanitation District separating from the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District?
A: The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) was formed in 1961 to address an immediate need for water in the area between Fort Collins and Loveland. As the population within the FCLWD grew, the need for sanitary sewer service emerged, and as a result, the South Fort Collins Sanitation District (SFCSD) was formed in 1964. While the Districts were young and relatively small, there were benefits to sharing operations, management and administrative staff.
Over the last 60 years, the Districts have grown to more than 50,000 people. Technology and regulatory requirements have also advanced over the years, requiring specialization and individual focus for water treatment and wastewater reclamation services. By forming an independent organization, the SFCSD will be able to focus on its sanitation-specific needs.