Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Major energy projects underway to preserve service reliability

As part of our Sustainable Energy Plan, several major projects are underway to provide you with reliable and cost-effective power for... As part of our Sustainable Energy Plan, several major projects are underway to...

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Putting beaver engineering to work on our watershed

Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, we have an opportunity to try and restore beaver habitat on Pikes Peak. Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, we have an...

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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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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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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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Peering through the keyhole

A keyhole allows us to visually inspect pipes after we drill into a street and remove a small amount of soil beneath the road and the pipe. A keyhole allows us to visually inspect pipes after we drill into a street and...

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Water quality begins in the watershed

As water moves through our system, we track every drop so it can be accounted for and used beneficially and responsibly. As water moves through our system, we track every drop so it can be accounted...

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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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