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Building the Future: City Council approves 2026 budget

The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports critical infrastructure investments across all four services. The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports...

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Last chance to weigh in on Pikes Peak NSRA recreation study

The North Slope Recreation Area review considers existing access, enhanced public safety and protection of drinking water sources in the... The North Slope Recreation Area review considers existing access, enhanced...

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Landscape education program achieves water savings, award

Irrigation specialist Lance Ackerman discusses irrigation technology with workshop attendees. Irrigation specialist Lance Ackerman discusses irrigation technology with...

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Why freeze-thaw cycles cause more water main breaks

Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground pipes, especially in our region where clay soils are common. Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground...

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When the leaves are falling, weatherization is calling

By preparing your home during our beautiful fall weather, it will create a safe and efficient space for the upcoming winter season. By preparing your home during our beautiful fall weather, it will create a safe...

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Sharing water in times of plenty

Our water sharing program has emerged as one of the state’s most innovative ways to balance competing needs. Our water sharing program has emerged as one of the state’s most innovative...

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Drinking Colorado Springs’ tap water is the responsible way to hydrate

It’s important to hydrate responsibly. That means filling reusable containers with clean, great-tasting, local tap water. It’s important to hydrate responsibly. That means filling reusable containers...

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As PFAS testing expands, more expected to be found in water

Drinking water is highly regulated, and the EPA is leaning on us to help it understand the extent of PFAS contamination in the U.S. Drinking water is highly regulated, and the EPA is leaning on us to help it...

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Freeze-thaw cycle = higher incidence of water main breaks

Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground pipes, especially in our region where clay soils are common. Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground...

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Rainy spring improves our water supply, but conservation remains important

While a break from drought is something to celebrate, the steps our community has taken to be more water-wise will continue to be vital in... While a break from drought is something to celebrate, the steps our community...

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How we keep our dams safe and in good working order

Because dams hold back so much water, it’s important they perform well – the safety and well-being of people and property downstream depend... Because dams hold back so much water, it’s important they perform well – the...

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