It’s Fix a Leak Week!
Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Fix A Leak week takes place March 16–22 this year. Nationwide, household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually. The District encourages you to participate by checking for leaks and making simple, low-cost upgrades to your home’s plumbing.
Common household leaks include worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and faulty valves. Many of these issues are quick and inexpensive to fix, often requiring just a few basic tools—saving both water and money over time.
World Water Day is Coming March 22
Communities around the globe observe World Water Day each year on March 22. Established by the United Nations, this day highlights the importance of freshwater and the need for sustainable water management.
In Colorado, water is a limited and highly valued resource. From snowpack and reservoirs to drinking water treatment and wastewater recycling, every stage of the water cycle requires thoughtful management and long-term planning. Local water providers work year-round to deliver safe, reliable drinking water while protecting rivers, aquifers, and ecosystems.
Governor Polis Activates State Drought Task Force
Amid record warmth and low snowpack, Governor Jared Polis has activated the state’s Drought Task Force and Phase 2 of Colorado’s Drought Response Plan. Acting on recommendations from state and partner agencies, the Task Force will assess and address the growing impacts of drought across local, regional, and sector levels.
The Colorado Water Conservation Board will continue monitoring key drought indicators, including snowpack, streamflow, soil moisture, and reservoir storage. If conditions worsen, the state may move to Phase 3, which would include an official drought declaration.
Currently, about one-third of Colorado is experiencing severe drought conditions or worse, and statewide snowpack ranks among the lowest seen in more than 40 years.
