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December 2022
12/05/2022The Board of Directors approved the 2023-2032 Capital Master Plan (Plan) on September 23, 2022....
12/05/2022The district welcomed Derek Robinson to the operations staff on October 5. Derek is a...
12/05/2022According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 47% of the state is currently...
12/05/2022The 2023 Budget for Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation was adopted by the Board of...
12/05/2022New water rates start January 1st Starting January 1, 2023, district customers will see a...
12/05/2022South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) and the City of Littleton will offer free Christmas... -
September 2022
9/02/2022The three water main replacement projects in Columbine Hills are all nearing completion. The contract...
9/02/2022Be sure to dispose of your pumpkin guts and seeds properly. Never put them down...
9/02/2022According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 46% of the state is currently...
9/02/2022By Don Ireland, contributing writer Colorado WaterWise It would be a great understatement to say...
9/02/2022“Colorado’s water touches every aspect of our daily lives, and it is facing unprecedented challenges...
9/02/2022The District would like to remind you to can the cooking grease this holiday season.... -
June 2022
6/06/2022On March 25, the Board of Directors approved the construction contract for three water main...
6/06/2022The district welcomed Emmanuel “Manny” Martinez to the operations staff on February 28. As a...
6/06/2022According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 87.50 percent of the state is...
6/06/2022Denver Water’s Annual Outdoor/Summer Watering Rules went into effect May 1 and continue through October...
6/06/2022With the threat of wildfires always looming in Colorado, you can minimize the spread of...
6/06/2022The district asks that drivers please SLOW DOWN near work zones. When you see a... -
March 2022
3/01/2022Three water main replacement projects are scheduled for construction in 2022. The projects listed below...
3/01/2022Cynthia Lane, P.E. currently serves as the General Manager of Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation...
3/01/2022According to the February 22 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 9%...
3/01/2022World Water Day is on March 22 every year. It is an annual United Nations...
3/01/2022Resource Central’s Garden In A Box offers a simple approach to waterwise gardening with professionally...
3/01/2022District and Fire Department regulations require that fire hydrants have a minimum clearance of 3... -
December 2021
12/06/2021The Board of Directors approved the 2022-2031 Capital Master Plan (Plan) on September 24, 2021....
12/06/2021The 2022 Budget for Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation was adopted by the Board of...
12/06/2021According to the November 30 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 0%...
12/06/2021With a continuous need for capital projects due to aging cast iron pipe nearing its...
12/06/2021New water rates start January 1st In October 2021, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners...
12/06/2021Before cold weather sets in: Winterize your irrigation systems. Make sure that you turn... -
September 2021
9/03/2021The S. Newland Cir. and W. Alder Way projects are 100% complete. The final project...
9/03/2021Adam Morse is celebrating his 5th year with the district. He serves as the district’s...
9/03/2021Drought conditions gradually continue to improve. According to the August 31 update from the...
9/03/20217th Annual Imagine a Day Without Water: A Chance to Learn More About Your Water...
9/03/2021While Fall is the perfect time of year to aerate and fertilize your lawn, it’s...
9/03/2021With Halloween and Thanksgiving coming up, the District would like to remind you to dispose... -
June 2021
6/01/2021Three water main replacement projects are scheduled for construction in the summer of 2021. The...
6/01/2021Patrick Fitzgerald retired at the end of May after 47 years with Platte Canyon Water...
6/01/2021Drought conditions improve immensely in eastern Colorado while severe drought conditions continue on the Western...
6/01/2021Following the summer watering rules is the right thing to do in our dry climate....
6/01/2021After months of severe drought, now is the time to consider giving your lawn a...
6/01/2021Mark Swatek was appointed to the Platte Canyon Board of Directors in April. Mark... -
March 2021
3/01/2021Three water main replacement projects are scheduled for construction in the summer of 2021. The...
3/01/2021Richard “Dick” Dean Rock served on Platte Canyon’s board of directors from June 22, 2012...
3/01/2021Snowpack and Drought Conditions Improve After February Snow Storms According to the February 23 update...
3/01/2021World Water Day, held on the 22nd of March every year since 1993, is an...
3/01/2021District and Fire Department regulations require that fire hydrants have a minimum clearance of 3...
3/01/2021John Mathias has been employed by the district as an operator since February of 2006.... -
December 2020
12/01/2020The Board of Directors approved the 2021-2030 Capital Master Plan (Plan) on September 25, 2020....
12/01/2020The 2021 Budget for Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation was adopted by the Board of...
12/01/2020For nearly 15 weeks, deep and persistent drought conditions have covered 99-100% of the state....
12/01/2020During this time, the District remains committed to providing our residents with safe, reliable water...
12/01/2020Water Rates On October 28, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted rate changes that...
12/01/2020The District has responded to several customer service calls this season involving leaks on irrigation... -
September 2020
9/04/2020Five water main replacement projects are scheduled this year. All five projects involve replacing old...
9/04/2020The District would like to recognize its operators for their diligent work maintaining and repairing...
9/04/2020As of September 1st, dry conditions continue to cover 100% of the state with 91.5%...
9/04/2020This year, our country faced an enormous public health crisis from the coronavirus pandemic. This...
9/04/2020Fall is the perfect time to get your grass in good shape after battling the...
9/04/2020The sewer service (lateral) is owned and maintained by homeowners, including the connection to the... -
June 2020
6/02/2020Five water main replacement projects are scheduled for construction this summer. All of these projects...
6/02/2020Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the District remains committed to providing our residents with safe, reliable...
6/02/2020According to the May 26th update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 17.5%...
6/02/2020David Williams The District is pleased to announce the recent hiring of David Williams. David...
6/02/2020The District encourages the use of xeriscape or Waterwise gardens to promote water conservation. Xeriscaping...
6/02/2020Scott Hand Celebrates 40 Years with the District Operations Supervisor, Scott Hand, has been with... -
March 2020
3/03/2020Five water main replacement projects are scheduled for construction in the summer of 2020. The...
3/03/2020World Water Day, held on the 22nd of March every year since 1993, is...
3/03/2020According to the February 25th update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 3.3%...
3/03/2020Hosted by Denver Water, the Suburban Distributors of Denver Water, the One World One Water...
3/03/2020In December, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and...
3/03/2020Bruce Yarish is Celebrating Over 35 Years of Service with the District Many District residents... -
December 2019
12/10/2019The Board of Directors approved the 2020-2029 Capital Master Plan (Plan) on November 22, 2019....
12/10/2019The 2020 Budget for Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation was adopted by the Board of...
12/10/2019According to the December 3 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 30.3%...
12/10/2019Before cold weather sets in: Winterize your irrigation systems. Make sure that you turn everything...
12/10/2019Water Rates – On October 23, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted rate changes...
12/10/2019Companies heavily advertise their “flushable” wipes, but plumbers make a lot of house calls that... -
September 2019
9/10/2019Each year the District updates it 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to prioritize the replacement...
9/10/2019District Manager, Patrick Fitzgerald, is being honored at the 2019 conference of the Special District...
9/10/2019According to the September 3rd update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) drought...
9/10/2019In 2012, Denver Water exceeded the lead action level and was required by Colorado Department...
9/10/2019The Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District has over 76 miles of water mains in...
9/10/2019Can you imagine a day without water? What would that day be like? No water...
9/10/2019Have you explored our website lately? Did you know that you can find a list... -
June 2019
6/13/2019Updates on 2019 Water Main Replacement Projects: Jay Court Project – This project will...
6/07/2019The District is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Bridget Butterfield to the position...
6/07/2019After a winter with more snowfall than usual and, not to mention, a slew of...
6/07/2019On Wednesday, May 15, district staff participated in the Denver Metro Water Festival. Hosted by...
6/07/2019Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District has over 76 miles of water mains ranging in...
6/07/2019District staff has recently given presentations at HOA meetings in your area. These presentations are...
6/07/2019We are now featuring a new, fast way to report non-emergency customer service requests. You... -
March 2019
3/15/2019Four water main replacement projects are scheduled for construction in 2019. All of the projects...
3/15/2019Drought Status According to the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) that shows the location and intensity...
3/15/2019Who doesn’t love a little rebate? We sure do! Denver Water offers rebates to customers...
3/15/2019World Water Day is March 22, 2019. Sustainable Development Goal 6 is crystal clear: water...
3/15/2019Can you believe it is that time of year again? The Denver Metro Water Festival...
3/15/2019Are you familiar with your water and sewer district? Did you know Platte Canyon Water... -
December 2018
12/07/2018Platte Canyon experienced four significant water breaks in November, specifically the holiday weekend of November...
12/07/2018The Platte Canyon Board of Directors recently approved the District’s Capital Master Plan for 2019...
12/07/2018The 2019 budget for Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District was adopted on November 29,...
12/07/2018Tip #1: Keep the Heat On If you or your tenants are leaving for a...
12/07/2018Board member Anthony Dursey is coming up on 40 years with not just one district...
12/07/2018In November 2018, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted rate changes to fund essential...
12/07/2018Our new website is better than ever, easier to navigate and has everything you need...