The Board of Directors approved the 2020-2029 Capital Master Plan (Plan) on November 22, 2019. This Plan allows the District to be proactive in addressing infrastructure needs by identifying, prioritizing… Read more »
Month: December 2019
2020 Budget
The 2020 Budget for Southwest Metropolitan Water & Sanitation District was adopted by the Board of Directors on November 22, 2019 and projects a revenue of approximately $2.2M with total… Read more »
Drought Status
According to the December 3 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 30.3% of Colorado is in a severe drought, 25.6% is in a moderate drought and 15.9%… Read more »
Protect Your Pipes from Freezing Temperatures
Before cold weather sets in: 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 from… Read more »
Increases to Water and Sewer Rates in 2020
Water Rates – On October 23, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted rate changes to pay for critical upgrades and projects to keep its system operating efficiently. The new… Read more »
Keep Wipes out of the Pipes!
Companies heavily advertise their “flushable” wipes, but plumbers make a lot of house calls that involve clogged toilets, backed up sewer lines, and flooded basements caused by moistened wipes. Most… Read more »
Service Fee Increase Effective January 2020
As the assets of the Southwest Metropolitan Water & Sanitation District age, the need for maintenance of existing facilities and replacement of other assets increases. In 2014, the District Board… Read more »