District customers are billed by Denver Water using a three-tier structure. In this structure, your first tier is calculated using your monthly water…

Board of Directors Meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Friday of each month, at the District office, 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave. Exceptions may…

The Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted rate changes to help pay for important upgrades, projects and ongoing maintenance and repair work to…

Water service will be disrupted for the following customers from 3 pm until approximately 11 pm.

The 2026 budget proposes an approximate revenue of $7M with expenses totaling $6.5M resulting in a surplus of approximately $600,000 and an increase…

Here are some simple ways to save water—and money—this season:

The Quarterly Newsletter is now available online under the residents section of our website. Stay up to date on district projects that may impact your…

South Platte Renew invites residents to join them for their free Grease & Oil Takeback event! This is your chance to safely and easily dispose of used…

Winterize your irrigation systems. Make sure that you turn everything off and fully drain or blow-out the system. Be sure to disconnect garden hoses…

Halloween is full of tricks, treats, and pumpkin carving fun—but nothing’s scarier than a plumbing nightmare! Pumpkin guts and seeds may seem harmless…

The City of Littleton and the City of Englewood have partnered to bring you an exciting and eco-friendly event this fall – the Fall Leaf Collection…

Join South Platte Renew (SPR) on October 21, 2025 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm for their final tour of the season! This special Community Event Tour is…

The district would like to remind customers to shut off and winterize their sprinkler systems before freezing temperatures arrive. The district…

Working hours will be from 8 am until approximately 4 pm.

Keep Mowing – Grass continues growing until the first frost. Regular mowing keeps turf healthier. In Colorado, the ideal turf height is about 2 ½ to 3…

Now’s a good time to get caught up on past-due bills since water use usually goes down this time of year. And remember—any payment helps! Even a…

Working hours will be from 8 am until approximately 4 pm.

District and Fire Department regulations require that fire hydrants have a minimum clearance of three feet on all sides of the hydrant.

Denver — Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 – On Sept. 9, 2025, the Denver Broncos, Gov. Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced that Burnham Yard is…

The Quarterly Newsletter is now available online under the residents section of our website. Stay up to date on district projects that may impact your…

The district works year-round to ensure the water we deliver is of the highest quality. One of the most important ways we achieve this is through…

This gushing water is the aftermath of backflow device theft.

Join the district in celebrating National Water Quality Month—a perfect reminder of how essential clean drinking water is to our daily lives and how…

Splashstreet’s back — and they’ve got a message for your sprinkler system.

Summer is here, and so is peak irrigation season. July is Smart Irrigation Month, a national campaign to promote efficient watering practices and…

This time of year, the District sees an increase in the number of calls from customers reporting high consumption on their most recent water bill. In…

Nine customers outlined on the map are affected by the emergency shut off.

The Quarterly Newsletter is now available online under the residents section of our website. Stay up to date on district projects that may impact your…

According to the May 6 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 44.7% of the state is currently experiencing some level…

This week, the district is observing Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the infrastructure that is…

The district is replacing a water valve in Bow Mar South near 4481 Tule Lake Dr. on Friday, May 9.

Waterton Canyon is currently closed on weekdays from Monday, April 28, through Friday, May 9, 2025, for Denver Water’s annual dust mitigation project…

The watering rules incorporate best practices for efficient outdoor water use that will help keep your landscape healthy. It’s a simple way for you to…

This year, Locator Safety Week and Work Zone Safety Awareness Week are both observed from April 21 to 25. These awareness campaigns serve as important…

The Gross Reservoir Expansion Project aims to raise the dam by 131 feet, increasing the reservoir’s capacity by 77,000 acre-feet. This expansion is…

If you have a past-due balance on your Denver Water account, now is a great time to catch up, as many of our customers see higher water bills in the…

April is National Safe Digging Month, and the district emphasizes the importance of contacting 811 before starting any digging project. If you’re…

Join South Platte Renew for the 8th Annual River Clean-Up on April 26, 2025, and help protect local waterways and green spaces, including the South…

The district office will close at 12 pm on Friday, December 20 and will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas…

This district is proud to join the water community in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This landmark law has…

This district is proud to join the water community in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This landmark law has…

An additional section of water main in Tule Lake Dr. has been added to the 2024 Capital Improvement Projects.

The Quarterly Newsletter is now available online under the residents section of our website. Stay up to date on district projects that may impact your…

During the holidays, water plays a role in everything from food preparation to the cleanup process. Here’s how you can save water (and money) during…

The district would like to honor our veterans, Armando Quintana (left) and John Mathias (middle), for their service in the United States Marine Corps…

The district office will be closed on Friday, November 8 due to inclement weather.

The district office will be closed on Friday, November 8 due to inclement weather.

It’s not too late to take advantage of the City of Littleton’s Leaf Collection Event. 

Happy Halloween from the District! 

The new water mains have been installed in S. Snowberry Dr., S. Laurel Pl., Blue Sage Dr. and Marigold Ln. The new mains have all passed state testing…

The district would like to remind its customers to turn off and winterize their sprinkler systems before the first freeze of the season. Typically…

Imagine a Day Without Water is a national education campaign that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential, invaluable…

It’s that time of year when district water maintenance is dwindling down and routine sewer maintenance is ramping up.

WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL AFFECTED RESIDENTS AT 1:15 PM.

Following the tips below can prevent your lawn from getting strained during the coldest months ahead and help it reemerge healthy and lush in the…

Although the fire department has detailed information on the location of district hydrants, it can be difficult to locate and connect to a hydrant in…

WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL AFFECTED RESIDENTS AT 8:45 PM.

The answer will depend on your home’s physical relation to the water source supply. If your home is at a higher elevation relative to a water source…

WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ALL AFFECTED RESIDENTS.

The district continues to have an exceptional amount of utility locate requests. The majority is still attributed to fiber optic installation while…

The district has contracted with Diaz Construction Group, LLC for the 2024 water main replacement projects in the Bow Mar South neighborhood.

While performing work for Jefferson County’s Storm Drain Rehabilitation project, contractors ran into running water as they were excavating near W…

The answer will depend on your home’s physical relation to the water source supply. If your home is at a higher elevation relative to a water source…

August is National Water Quality Month!

National Water Quality Month reminds us how vital our drinking water is and how we can all play a role in protecting it.

It is crucial to stay hydrated while performing physical activity in extreme heat and especially at high altitudes.

While performing routine sewer maintenance, the district has encountered several protruding sewer taps resulting from recent pipe relining repairs…

Water pressure was fully restored to all affected residents and district staff is finished with their work in the intersection. There is a packing…

Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation has contracted with Diaz Construction Group, LLC to complete the following water main replacement projects for 2024…

Denver Water got super creative this year with their Summer Watering Rules reminder.

Irrigation systems need regular maintenance to keep them working efficiently year after year. Damage from lawn equipment or improper winterization can…

WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL AFFECTED RESIDENTS AT 2:30 PM.

Recently, the district has responded to multiple reports of “water breaks” or “shooting geysers” that were the results of stolen backflow preventers.

Join South Platte Renew’s WaterFest for family-friendly fun and environmental education!

Late summer gardens are available for purchase now at Resource Central.

Denver Water collects more than 55,000 water samples and conducts more than 200,000 tests every year to ensure that the water delivered to 1.5 million…

District and Fire Department regulations require that fire hydrants have a minimum clearance of 3 feet on all sides of the hydrant. If you have a fire…

The district joins in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. Taking place May 5-11 this…

UPDATE: The water shutoff scheduled for today has been canceled. Contractors were able to complete the repair without shutting the water off at the…

Imagine a Day Without Water is a national education campaign that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential, invaluable…

The district encourages its residents and businesses to find and fix water leaks to conserve water and help reduce their water bills. Leaks can waste…

Denver Water will be performing work in Littleton along S. Platte Canyon Road between W. Coal Mine Ave. and W. Ken Caryl Ave. The construction…

Denver Water collected about 63,000 water samples and conducted about 145,000 tests last year to ensure the water delivered to 1.5 million people in…

Notice Of Cancellation Of Regular Election By The Designated Election Official For The Platte Canyon Water And Sanitation District

The Quarterly Newsletter is now available online under the residents section of our website. Stay up to date on district projects that may impact your…

The sewer service line is owned and maintained by homeowners, including the connection to the district’s main. All maintenance and repairs within the…

To Whom It May Concern, and particularly to the electors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District of Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties…

According to the Jan. 28 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 17% of the state is currently experiencing some level…

A friendly reminder to our customers regarding our monthly board meetings.

Details are listed below and will be confirmed closer to date. Residents within the service area are welcome to drop off up to 10 gallons of used oil…

During the holidays, water plays a role in everything from food preparation to the cleanup process. Here’s how you can save water (and money) during…

Locator Safety & Appreciation Week, April 22 – 28, promotes safety awareness and best practices among utility locators, as well as raising public…

This year, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is April 15-19. This year’s theme is “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last…

South Platte Renew is hosting the annual River Clean-Up event between April 15 and April 27.

The district is replacing four water mains in the Bow Mar South neighborhood near Lower Tule Lake. Construction is expected to begin Summer 2024 and…

Spring is here and so is project season. April is National Safe Digging Month and the district recognizes the importance of contacting 811 before all…

According to the March 19 update from the  National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 8.4% of the state is currently in the Moderate…

World Water Day, held on the 22nd of March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing attention on the importance of water…

District facilities will be closed today, March 14, due to inclement weather.

Mark your calendars! The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Fix a Leak Weak will be held March 18 – 24.

Denver Water is offering its residential customers, which include district customers, a limited number of discounts on two popular programs run by the…

The sewer service line is owned and maintained by homeowners, including the connection to the district’s main. All maintenance and repairs within the…

According to the Jan. 30 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 28% of the state is currently experiencing some level…

DENVER — Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 — At its meeting today, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners named Alan Salazar as permanent CEO/Manager of…

District customers are billed by Denver Water using a three-tier structure. In this structure, your first tier is calculated using your monthly water…

WATER SERVICE WAS RESTORED TO ALL AFFECTED RESIDENTS AT 12:30 PM

New water rates start January 1

The City of Littleton, along with South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR), will offer free Christmas tree recycling daily at two locations from…

WATER SERVICE WAS RESTORED TO ALL AFFECTED RESIDENTS AT 4:00 PM

The district has responded to several sewer backups recently caused by grease buildup and other obstructions blocking customer sewer services. The…

During the holidays, water plays a role in everything from food preparation to the cleanup process. Here’s how you can save water (and money) during…

All Veterans, past to present, we honor, salute and thank you. 

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 22% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought with 18% in…

Halloween is a time for tricks, treats, ghosts and ghouls, and of course, pumpkin carving. But imagine a nightmare worse than on Elm Street – clogged…

District operators are cleaning and restoring the affected area today and paving will commence on 11/1/2023.

Water was restored to all affected residents at 10:45 am.

Winterize your irrigation systems. Make sure that you turn everything off and fully drain or blow-out the system. Be sure to disconnect garden hoses…

Imagine a Day Without Water is a national education campaign that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential, invaluable…

UPDATE:

Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation has contracted with Diaz Construction Group Inc. to replace the water main in S. Depew Street from W. Ken Caryl…

The district would like to remind its customers to turn off and winterize their sprinkler systems before the first freeze of the season. Typically…

Withdrawal of water from a district owned fire hydrant, except for an emergency, requires a permit from the district. The permit specifies when the…

A brown lawn does not always mean your lawn is dead; it could just be dormant. Some yellowing may be a sign of a dormant lawn. When your lawn is in…

With the first day of fall just around the corner, the District would like to remind of you of some helpful fall lawn care tips. Following the tips…

Water and sewer utility locates refer to the process of identifying and marking the underground water and sewer infrastructure, including pipes…

What is the average water pressure for a home?

The water shut off has been extended until approximately 3 pm due to contractor availability.

The water shut off has been extended until approximately 3 pm due to contractor availability.

In addition to maintaining and providing high water quality, hydrant flushing assures that hydrants are in proper working condition in the event of a…

WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AS OF 7:45pm.

Those are just some of the words used to describe Jim Lochhead, the CEO/Manager of Denver Water who officially stepped down on Aug. 4, 2023, from that…

National Water Quality Month reminds us how vital our drinking water is and how we can all play a role in protecting it. Knowing where your water…

The district asks that drivers please SLOW DOWN near work zones.

Recently, the district has experienced sanitary sewer backups that were caused by protruding taps resulting from customer-owned sewer service linings…

Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month By Learning How to Maintain Your Irrigation System

The fall 2023 Garden In A Box season begins July 1 and will be available for pickup in late August/early September.

The Denver Board of Water Commissioners has selected Alan Salazar to replace Jim Lochhead as CEO/Manager of Denver Water beginning Aug. 7, 2023.

Denver Water collects more than 55,000 water samples and conducts more than 200,000 tests every year to ensure that the water delivered to 1.5 million…

Waterton Canyon will be closed through the end of this week for Denver Water’s annual dust mitigation maintenance.

For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week – a unique opportunity for both water…

For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week – a unique opportunity for both water…

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 44% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought with 30% in…

Denver Water’s Annual Summer Watering Rules will be in effect starting May 1 through October 1

UPDATE:

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is April 17-21. This year’s theme is “WORK WITH US — You Play a Role in Work Zone Safety.”

South Platte Renew (SPR) invites residents of Englewood and Littleton to volunteer by collecting debris and trash from their neighborhoods, local…

Spring is here and so is project season! April is National Safe Digging Month and we here at the district recognize the importance of contacting 811…

Flushing wipes and other products can clog your home plumbing system, causing sewage backups into your home and expensive repairs to unclog your pipes…

Water service has been restored to all affected residents. The contractor was unable to complete the repair. The shut off will be rescheduled to…

World Water Day, held on the 22nd of March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing attention on the importance of water…

Mark your calendars! The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Fix a Leak Weak will be held March 20 through 26. Household leaks can waste…

Resource Central’s Garden In A Box Available Now!!

The 2023 Colorado Water Plan was adopted by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) in January 2023 and serves as a framework for statewide…

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 36% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought (with 54…

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