Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Our proposed changes to developer charges and fees

On Tuesday, City Council will hear the presentation of the annual budget and a five-year rate case. This will include proposed fees and... On Tuesday, City Council will hear the presentation of the annual budget and a...

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We need more certainty around our Colorado River water supplies

When factoring re-use, nearly 70% of our water is sourced from the Colorado River Basin. We have a considerable stake in future management... When factoring re-use, nearly 70% of our water is sourced from the Colorado...

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Water supply forecast looks good, but Colorado River not out of danger

While we’re planning for an average runoff year, it doesn’t mean we can relax our water conservation practices. While we’re planning for an average runoff year, it doesn’t mean we can relax...

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We have a plan for risks to our Colorado River supplies

We rely heavily on water sources located in the Colorado River watershed, it provides about half of our raw water supply. We rely heavily on water sources located in the Colorado River watershed, it...

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Our support of the Colorado River Basin

Colorado Springs Utilities supports a recent commitment to expand efforts to conserve water, reduce demands and explore reuse of water... Colorado Springs Utilities supports a recent commitment to expand efforts to...

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Colorado River shortages: What we do today makes a difference tomorrow

Conditions on the Colorado River matter to our community because that’s the source of about half of our water supply. Conditions on the Colorado River matter to our community because that’s the...

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