January 27, 2026

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

January 20, 2026

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…

January 6, 2026

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

December 19, 2025

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

December 16, 2025

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…

December 9, 2025

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

December 2, 2025

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…

November 18, 2025

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…

November 4, 2025

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…

October 28, 2025

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…

October 21, 2025

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…

October 14, 2025

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…

October 7, 2025

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

October 3, 2025

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

September 30, 2025

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…

September 23, 2025

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…

September 17, 2025

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

September 16, 2025

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

September 9, 2025

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…

September 2, 2025

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…

August 19, 2025

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…

August 12, 2025

This gushing water is the aftermath of backflow device theft.

August 5, 2025

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…

July 29, 2025

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

July 8, 2025

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

June 24, 2025

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…

June 11, 2025

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

June 3, 2025

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…

May 13, 2025

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

May 6, 2025

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

May 6, 2025

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

April 30, 2025

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

April 29, 2025

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…

April 22, 2025

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…

April 15, 2025

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…

April 8, 2025

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 1, 2025

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

March 25, 2025

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…

December 17, 2024

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…

December 10, 2024

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…

December 10, 2024

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…

December 4, 2024

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

December 3, 2024

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…

November 12, 2024

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…

November 11, 2024

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

November 7, 2024

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

November 7, 2024

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

November 5, 2024

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

October 29, 2024

Happy Halloween from the District! 

October 28, 2024

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…

October 22, 2024

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

October 15, 2024

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

October 8, 2024

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

October 7, 2024

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

October 1, 2024

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…

September 24, 2024

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…

September 20, 2024

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

September 17, 2024

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…

September 12, 2024

WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ALL AFFECTED RESIDENTS.

September 10, 2024

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

September 9, 2024

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

August 27, 2024

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

August 20, 2024

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 13, 2024

August is National Water Quality Month!

August 6, 2024

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

July 30, 2024

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

July 23, 2024

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

July 19, 2024

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

July 17, 2024

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

July 16, 2024

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

July 9, 2024

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

July 2, 2024

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

June 25, 2024

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

June 18, 2024

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

June 11, 2024

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

May 29, 2024

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…

May 14, 2024

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…

May 7, 2024

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

April 30, 2024

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

October 17, 2023

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

March 18, 2025

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…

March 18, 2025

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…

March 11, 2025

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…

March 6, 2025

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

March 4, 2025

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…

February 18, 2025

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

February 6, 2025

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

February 4, 2025

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

January 21, 2025

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

November 26, 2024

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…

November 12, 2024

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…

April 23, 2024

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

April 16, 2024

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…

April 9, 2024

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

April 3, 2024

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…

April 2, 2024

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…

March 26, 2024

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

March 19, 2024

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…

March 14, 2024

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

March 12, 2024

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

February 27, 2024

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

February 20, 2024

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

February 6, 2024

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

January 30, 2024

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

January 23, 2024

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

January 19, 2024

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

January 2, 2024

New water rates start January 1

December 12, 2023

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

December 6, 2023

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

November 28, 2023

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

November 14, 2023

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…

November 10, 2023

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

November 7, 2023

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

October 31, 2023

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…

October 30, 2023

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

October 26, 2023

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

October 23, 2023

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…

October 17, 2023

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

October 12, 2023

UPDATE:

October 10, 2023

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

October 10, 2023

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

October 3, 2023

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

September 26, 2023

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…

September 19, 2023

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…

September 12, 2023

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

August 22, 2023

What is the average water pressure for a home?

August 18, 2023

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

August 18, 2023

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

August 15, 2023

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

August 10, 2023

WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AS OF 7:45pm.

August 8, 2023

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…

August 1, 2023

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…

July 25, 2023

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

July 18, 2023

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

July 11, 2023

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

June 20, 2023

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

June 13, 2023

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

May 30, 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…

May 16, 2023

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

May 10, 2023

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

May 10, 2023

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

May 3, 2023

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

April 25, 2023

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

April 23, 2023

UPDATE:

April 18, 2023

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.”

April 11, 2023

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

April 4, 2023

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…

March 28, 2023

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

March 28, 2023

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

March 22, 2023

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…

March 14, 2023

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…

March 1, 2023

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

February 21, 2023

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

February 7, 2023

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

February 1, 2023

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