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- District News Articles
2/5/2010
DISTRICT RECEIVES NEW SEWER CLEANER UNIT
An important maintenance activity District operations employees perform is high-pressure cleaning of sanitary sewer mains. In December 2009, the District purchased a replacement of a unit owned since 1998. The picture to the left shows what the vehicle looks like should you see it on your neighborhood street. Read more
- District News Articles
1/29/2010
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, REMEMBER THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
There’s another “bowl” to check out next Sunday. Platte Canyon continues the tradition Denver Water started in 2005, urging customers to check their toilet bowls for leaks on Super Bowl Sunday. Turn those Super Bowl bathroom visits into a profitable situation with Denver Water’s special incentive that makes that “up close and personal” encounter with the porcelain throne a more attractive prospect: cash money. Read more
- District News Articles
1/22/2010
WATER CONSERVATION REBATE PROGRAM CONTINUES THROUGH 2010
Denver Water Department's Residential Rebate Program for Platte Canyon customers who replace water guzzling fixtures and equipment with water efficient models will continue throughout this year. Denver Water is offering five kinds of rebates for customers interested in improving high-water-use appliances or adding efficiency enhancers to their irrigation systems. The rebates will be available for purchases made between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010. Eligible purchases include: Read more
- District News Articles
1/22/2010
DENVER WATER MANAGER CHIPS BARRY TO RETIRE
On January 11th Denver Water Manager Hamlet “Chips” Barry, the water department’s longest serving manager, announced his plans to retire later this spring. Denver Water has 1.3 million customers in Denver and the surrounding suburbs. It collects and distributes about 76 billion gallons of water a year. That accounts for about a third of the treated water in Colorado and 2 percent of all water in the state. Read more
- District News Articles
1/15/2010
CAPITAL MASTER PLAN FOR 2010 - 2019
The Platte Canyon Board of Directors recently approved a Capital Master Plan for 2010 - 2019. The purpose of the master plan is to itemize, prioritize and schedule water and wastewater facility expansion, rehabilitation and replacement projects and vehicle purchases to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of budgeting and cash flow analysis. The Plan enables the District to be pro-active in confronting water and sewer system modifications and rehabilitation. Read more
- District News Articles
1/15/2010
PC 2010 BUDGET APPROVED
The Platte Canyon Board of Directors has adopted a 2010 budget calling for expenditure of $2,379,496; 2.3 percent less than budgeted in 2009. the Board also certified a property tax mill levy of 7.104 mills for general operations purposes and 0.020 mills to recover revenue from abatements and refunds made by Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties in tax year 2008. The total mill levy to be assessed upon all property located within the Platte Canyon District is 7.124 mills or $7.124 for each $1,000 of assessed value. Read more
- District News Articles
1/8/2010
HELP KEEP MEDICINE OUT OF OUR WATERSHED
Health Organizations Launch Take-Back Program for Unwanted Medicines The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and a consortium of concerned organizations, including Denver Water, have launched a two-year pilot program offering a secure and environmentally responsible way for people to dispose of unwanted medication. Tamper-resistant collection boxes are now available at several metro-area locations. Read more
- District News Articles
12/18/2009
DECEMBER IS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION MONTH
On December 2nd President Obama proclaimed the month of December “Critical Infrastructure Protection Month”. “Critical infrastructure protection is an essential element of a resilient and secure nation. Critical infrastructure are the assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, public health or safety. From water systems to computer networks, power grids to cellular phone towers, risks to critical infrastructure can result from a complex combination of threats and hazards, including terrorist attacks, accidents, and natural disasters. During Critical Infrastructure Protection Month, we pledge to work together to shelter our communities from the harm of uncertain threats.” (excerpt from Proclamation) The Presidential proclamation underscores the vital importance of the ongoing work and achievements of the private sector and the government in protecting and ensuring the resilience of our Nation’s critical infrastructure and key resources. Read more
- District News Articles
12/11/2009
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2010
The Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors has established the following schedule for Board meetings in 2010. Read more
- District News Articles
12/11/2009
LEAK DETECTION SURVEY COMMENCING THIS WEEK THROUGHOUT DISTRICT
Denver Water has contracted with Utility Services Associates, LLC to provide a leak detection survey for Distributors of the Denver Water Department. The participating Distributors include Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation, Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District, Bow Mar Water and Sanitation District, Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District, Lakehurst Water and Sanitation District, Willows Water District, Cherry Creek Village, Wheat Ridge Water District and the City of Lakewood. Read more
- District News Articles
11/20/2009
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF SEWER BACKUP
Sewer backups can originate within the customer’s sewer service pipe or within Platte Canyon’s sewer main for a number of reasons. The most common cause of backups is tree roots growing into the customer’s service pipe. Occasionally, however, roots can also infiltrate the District’s sewer mains through individual service pipes or through pipe joints. Another common cause of backups is grease buildup that can occur in either customer or District owned pipes Read more
- District News Articles
11/13/2009
EMERGENCY CONTACT REMINDER
To report problems with water service, sewer service, or possible water leaks, please contact Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District at 303-979-2333. After hours emergency calls are automatically directed to a maintenance operations employee who will promptly return your call. Read more
- District News Articles
11/6/2009
PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE MAINTENANCE
A routine activity District operations personnel perform is Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Maintenance. This program is necessary due to the fact that there are various elevations throughout the District which affect water pressure delivery. The higher the elevation the lower the water pressure. In turn, the lower the elevation the higher the water pressure. It is the goal Read more
- District News Articles
10/30/2009
WATER AND SEWER RATES TO RISE
Denver Water and the City of Littleton have announced significant increases in water and sanitary sewer rates for 2010. Read more
- District News Articles
10/23/2009
APPLIANCE DISCHARGE
As part of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District’s ongoing Maintenance Program, District crews utilize high pressure water cleaning equipment to clean and scour District owned sanitary sewer mains throughout the year. Occasionally this equipment causes a vacuum effect in the sewer main which, if not vented through properly functioning customer-owned plumbing ventilation pipes, may result in a minor discharge from sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and floor drains in a customer’s residence. Read more
- District News Articles
10/16/2009
FALL SERVICE OF AIR-VACUUM VALVES BEGINS
Another routine function performed by the District’s operations staff is bi-annual maintenance of Air-Vacuum (Air-Vac) valves. An Air-Vacuum valve is a device installed on water mains 12 inches or larger. Its purpose is to allow air to enter a water main when it is being shut off and drained for maintenance and repairs. In turn, when the water main is being re-filled the Air-Vac valve allows air to escape from the pipe. Entrapped air has a force up to nine times greater than the water pressure in the main. These pockets of entrapped air can cause failures Read more
- District News Articles
10/9/2009
PREPARING FOR COLD WEATHER
The same natural forces that trigger cold-weather breaks in Platte Canyon’s underground water mains can cause pipes to burst in your own plumbing systems. Here are some tips to help you prepare before Colorado’s cold weather hits: Read more
- District News Articles
10/2/2009
ROOT CUTTING ACTIVITIES BEGIN
A routine activity Platte Canyon operations personnel perform is removing roots from sanitary sewer mains. While root cutting is scheduled each month, the majority of the root cutting activities take place beginning in October Read more
- District News Articles
9/25/2009
ROUTINE FIRE HYDRANT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM CONCLUDES
One of the routine operations that Platte Canyon maintenance crews perform during the spring and summer is annual inspection and maintenance of District owned fire hydrants. This routine maintenance includes: lubrication of the operating stem and nozzle caps, water pressure readings, as well as ensuring the proper operation of the fire hydrant and isolation gate valve. Fire hydrants are also painted on a bi-annual basis. District crews also observe the general condition of the fire hydrant which includes the availability of proper access to the hydrant for maintenance and emergency purposes. Though the annual maintenance program is concluding for the fall and winter months, Platte Canyon is asking its customers to report any potential problems they observe with hydrants in their areas (i.e. hydrants leaking water, hydrants that have been damaged, hydrants that are missing, etc.). Read more
- District News Articles
9/18/2009
SUMMER WATERING PROGRAM ENDS SEPTEMBER 30TH
Fall is a few days away and Denver Water’s summer watering program ends on September 30th. Even though the watering program deadline is quickly approaching, Platte Canyon is still encouraging its customers to follow the restrictions that were set forth for Summer. Read more
- District News Articles
9/18/2009
DENVER WATER EXTENDS PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR WATER BILLS
Upon the implementation of Denver Water’s monthly billing in July of this year, Denver Water had changed the payment deadline from 25 calendar days for customers to pay their bill and late payment fees were added if the bill was not paid within six days of the due date down to 12 calendar days to pay their bill and late payment fees were assessed if the bill was not paid within six days of the due date. After receiving several customer complaints about the short turn around time to payment due dates, Denver Water has changed the payment deadline once again. Beginning in October bills will be due 20 days after the bill date and late payment fees will be added six days following that. Both dates will be clearly stated on the bill. Read more
- District News Articles
9/11/2009
DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING A WEEK EARLY IN SEPTEMBER
The Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors voted last month to change the September Board of Directors Meeting from September 25, 2009 to September 18, 2009, a week earlier than originally scheduled. Read more
- District News Articles
9/4/2009
STANTON FARMS TOWNHOMES HOA SIGNS IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY AGREEMENT WITH DENVER WATER
As part of Denver Water’s Irrigation Efficiency Program, Stanton Farms Townhomes HOA entered into an Irrigation Efficiency Demand Side Management Agreement with Denver Water. This agreement resulted from Denver Water conservation specialists conducting a free audit on the irrigation systems at Stanton Farms. Specialists outlined a list of landscape and irrigation changes that maximized water savings. Following Denver Water staff recommendations, the HOA instituted a water-saving makeover which includes the replacement of spray head nozzles in turf areas with more efficient rotary nozzles. The HOA will phase-in the use of Weather-Based ET controllers as time and money permit over the length of the Agreement. Read more
- District News Articles
8/28/2009
DISTRICT CONCLUDES 2009 WATER PRESSURE MONITORING PROGRAM
A routine activity District operations personnel perform is monitoring water pressures throughout the entire water distribution system. This annual program begins early May and concludes in September. The purpose of the program is to make certain all areas of the distribution system are operating within established parameters. Collected data is compared with water pressure standards and previous years data to determine Read more
- District News Articles
8/21/2009
DENVER WATER REPORTS LOWER WATER USE THANKS TO WEATHER AND EFFICIENT CUSTOMERS
This summer’s wet weather has many people shutting off their lawn sprinklers to take advantage of what Mother Nature is offering, and Denver Water couldn’t be happier. Customers are using less water this year compared to recent years, but that’s prompted some to ask what it means for the utility’s revenues. In March 2009, Denver Water reduced its operating budget by 12 percent and adjusted its 2009 revenue expectations downward by 5 percent to respond to the downturn in the economy. However, due to the unusually wet weather, the utility anticipates an additional $16.4 million--or 8 percent--less revenue than expected for the year, which will be covered by reserves the utility maintains for seasonal variations. Read more
- District News Articles
8/14/2009
EMAIL UPDATE SERVICE AVAILABLE
Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District offers a free service that will automatically keep you notified when specific areas of our website are updated. These areas include: News Articles, Board Meeting Agendas, Board Meeting Minutes, District Projects, and Water and Sanitary Sewer Specifications. Here’s how it works: Read more
- District News Articles
8/7/2009
PLATTE CANYON WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECTS PROCEEDING
Summary These projects include the replacement of 483 feet of existing 16-inch cast iron pipe in W. Leawood Dr. between S. Sheridan Blvd. and S. Benton Wy. in the Leawood Subdivision and 500 feet of 6-inch asbestos-cement pipe in W. Ottawa Pl. between S. Webster St. and end of cul-de-sac in the Columbine West Subdivision. Updates Read more
- District News Articles
7/31/2009
PHONY DENVER WATER DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE REPORTED
Denver Water is issuing a warning to customers not to allow persons claiming to be water department employees to enter their homes without proper identification. On July 6, 2009, an incident was reported of a man posing as a Denver Water employee with water quality who said he needed to enter the home. The customer did not let him in. In the past, persons claiming to be water department employees have gained access to customers’ homes on the pretext of checking for water pressure or water quality, for example. Then, they go through the homes looking for cash or valuables. Some have asked for money from customers. Read more
- District News Articles
7/24/2009
PLATTE CANYON ASSUMES OWNERSHIP OF COLUMBINE TOWNHOUSES FOUR WATER SYSTEM
Replacement of 1,431 feet of water pipe within Columbine Townhouses Four Subdivision (CT4) has been completed by Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Subdistrict No. 2. The successful project enables CT4 to abandon its private water system and obtain service from the new public water system that will be owned and maintained by Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District. This is the second private water system conversion sponsored by Platte Canyon. Previously, the Columbine Townhouses Three Subdivision was converted from a privately owned system to a public system after all existing water facilities were replaced by Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Subdistrict No. 1. Read more
- District News Articles
7/17/2009
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS
To guard against water theft, potential water contamination and property damage, the Platte Canyon Board of Directors recently approved imposition of fines ranging from $250 to $1,000 for unauthorized use of District owned fire hydrants. Read more
- District News Articles
7/10/2009
PLATTE CANYON WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT WORK SET TO BEGIN
Platte Canyon will be conducting two major water construction projects this month. On April 28th the Board of Directors awarded the construction contracts for these projects to Twin Peaks Utility and Infrastructure, Inc.. The projects are: Read more
- District News Articles
6/26/2009
CLOSED CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROGRAM
An important maintenance activity District operations employees perform is closed-circuit television inspections of sanitary sewer mains. This activity provides a detailed evaluation of the condition of every sewer main owned by the District. Read more
- District News Articles
6/19/2009
REMINDER: DENVER WATER MONTHLY BILLING BEGINS IN JULY
Denver Water will be moving from bi-monthly billing to monthly billing beginning in early July 2009. In order to communicate this change to District customers, Denver Water's extensive communications campaign continues through August. Read more
- District News Articles
6/12/2009
LITTLETON SEWER RATES TO RISE IN 2009
Sanitary sewer service bills scheduled to be mailed to Platte Canyon residents on June 15, 2009 will reflect a six percent increase over 2008 charges. Annual charges for a single family homeowner in Platte Canyon will be $190.87, a $10.80 increase from the 2008 rate of $180.07. Service charges for multi-family customers will rise $9.18 from $153.06 in 2008 to $162.24 this year. The increase is needed to pay for increased sewer treatment plant operation and maintenance costs as well as debt service expenditures. Read more
- District News Articles
6/12/2009
PLATTE CANYON PARTICIPATES IN COMPREHENSIVE SEWER RATE STUDY
During Littleton City Council deliberations over sanitary sewer service charge adjustments in 2008, Platte Canyon and other connector district representatives urged Council members to conduct a professional, unbiased comprehensive rate study. The districts offered to share the cost of the study on a proportional basis. Not only did Council refuse to authorize the study, it ignored City staff’s recommendation for an equitable rate increase and, rather, adopted a discriminatory 20 percent increase assessed solely on outside-city residents and businesses. Read more
- District News Articles
6/12/2009
SEWER CONNECTION DISTRICTS FORM COALITION
After the City of Littleton imposed a one sided 20 percent sewer service charge increase on outside-City customers and no increase on Littleton customers in 2008, a number of water and sanitation districts joined together to form the Littleton Sewer Rate Coalition (Coalition). The purpose of the Coalition is to promote fair and equitable sewer rates and tap fees for member customers. Read more
- District News Articles
5/22/2009
WATER PRESSURE MONITORING PROGRAM
A routine activity District operations personnel perform is monitoring water pressures throughout the entire water distribution system. This annual program begins early May and concludes in early September. The purpose of the program is to make certain all areas of the distribution system are operating normally. Collected data is compared to previous years alerting District personnel of any potential problems. Read more
- District News Articles
5/15/2009
ISOLATION VALVE MAINTENANCE
An important maintenance activity District crews perform is maintenance of isolation valves. It is imperative that all valves are in proper working order and easily accessible to provide the best water quality and fire protection. Every district owned isolation valve is visited annually with an alternating inspection and exercise cycle. Read more
- District News Articles
5/8/2009
2009 WATER QUALITY REPORT
Denver Water is currently mailing the 2009 Water Quality Report with Platte Canyon customer water bills. The report contains a wealth of information about not only the quality of your water but, also, about where your water comes from and how it is treated before it is delivered to your home or business. Read more
- District News Articles
4/24/2009
DISTRICT WELCOMED NEW “EMPLOYEES” ON TAKE YOUR KIDS TO WORK DAY
Some special guests accompanied their moms and dads to work April 23 for the annual “Take Your Kids to Work Day” program. Read more
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4/24/2009
PLATTE CANYON HOSTING HOA WATER CONSERVATION SEMINAR
Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District will be hosting a seminar for Homeowner Associations (HOAs) on May 7, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Tim LaPan from Denver Water will be available to assist HOAs in finding ways through Denver Water's programs to conserve water throughout their communities. Read more
- District News Articles
4/3/2009
GOV. RITTER SIGNS PROCLAMATION TO SUPPORT APRIL AS COLORADO SAFE DIGGING MONTH
Gov. Bill Ritter has officially proclaimed April as the official Colorado Safe Digging Month, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness of the importance of notifying the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC) by calling 811 before all digging projects to reduce the risk of striking underground utility lines and potentially causing community damage or personal injury. Read more
- District News Articles
3/27/2009
IT SNOWED! BUT THERE IS STILL A GOOD REASON TO BE TAP+SMART
Above-average snowpack in Denver’s West Slope watersheds is welcome news. But what does it mean for Denver Water customers? Read more
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3/13/2009
PLATTE CANYON PARTICIPATES IN FIX A LEAK WEEK (MARCH 16-20)
Drip…drip…drip…drip… How long have you been ignoring that pitter patter coming from the shower? How about the leaky spigot on the side of the house, or that running toilet? You might as well be pouring money down the drain! Fixing easily corrected household water leaks like these can save customers more than 10 percent on their water bills--and a precious natural resource. Read more
- District News Articles
3/6/2009
SPRING SERVICE OF AIR-VACUUM VALVES BEGINS
A routine function performed by the District’s operations staff is bi-annual maintenance of Air-Vacuum (Air-Vac) valves. An Air-Vacuum valve is a device installed on water mains 12 inches or larger. Its purpose is to allow air to enter a water main when it is being shut off and drained for maintenance and repairs. In turn, when the water main is being re-filled the Air-Vac valve allows air to escape from the pipe. Entrapped air has a force up to nine times greater than the water pressure in the main. These pockets of entrapped air can cause failures to the water main and if the air pocket travels into a customers’ water service connection it can cause property damage. Read more
- District News Articles
2/20/2009
TAP WATER vs. BOTTLED: WHICH IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU?
Remember the drinking fountain, that once ubiquitous, and free, source of water? It seems quaint now. Instead, bottled water is everywhere, in offices, gyms, airplanes, stores, homes and restaurants across the country. We consumed over eight billion gallons of the stuff in 2006, a 10 percent increase from 2005. It's refreshing, calorie-free, convenient to carry around, tastier than some tap water and a lot healthier than sugary sodas. But more and more, people are questioning whether the water is safe, or at least safer than tap water--and if the convenience is worth the excessive price. Read more
- District News Articles
1/29/2009
THIS SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, REMEMBER THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
There’s another “bowl” to check out this Sunday. Denver Water continues the tradition it started in 2005, urging customers to check their toilet bowls for leaks on Super Bowl Sunday. Turn those Super Bowl bathroom visits into a profitable situation with Denver Water’s special incentive that makes that “up close and personal” encounter with the porcelain throne a more attractive prospect: cash money. Read more
- District News Articles
1/16/2009
HOW MUCH WATER AND SEWER SERVICE PIPE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WHEN THE PIPES BREAK?
District staff are frequently asked who is responsible to repair breaks on the water and sewer service pipes--the District or the customer? These are the pipes that extend between the District’s water and sewer mains, usually located in the street, and the customer’s residence or business. Under District regulations, which are consistent with most other Colorado water and sewer service providers, the customer owns and maintains the entire water and sewer pipe up to, and including, the connection to the District’s main, regardless of whether the pipe is located in the street or on the customer’s property. As a service to customers, Read more
- District News Articles
12/17/2008
WEB SITE UPDATES ON HIATUS
This is just to let our customers/readers know that the Platte Canyon Web Site will not be updated with new information until February 2008 due to our Website Administrator’s absence. During this time the web site is still fully functional (just not updated) so please feel free to explore what the site has to offer. Read more
- District News Articles
12/16/2008
CAPITAL MASTER PLAN FOR 2009 - 2018
The Platte Canyon Board of Directors recently approved a Capital Master Plan for 2009 - 2018. The purpose of the master plan is to itemize, prioritize and schedule water and wastewater facility expansion, rehabilitation and replacement projects and vehicle purchases to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of budgeting and cash flow analysis. The Plan enables the District to be pro-active in confronting water and sewer system modifications and rehabilitation. Read more
- District News Articles
12/16/2008
2009 BUDGET APPROVED
The Platte Canyon Board of Directors has adopted a 2009 budget calling for expenditure of $2,429,556, 13% less than the amount budgeted in 2008. The Board also certified a property tax mill levy of 7.104 mills for general operations purposes and 0.032 mills to recover revenue from previous county tax refunds and abatements. The total mill levy to be assessed upon all property located with the Platte Canyon District is 7.136 mills or $7.136 for each $1,000 of assessed value. Read more
- District News Articles
11/21/2008
RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS SOMETIMES REQUIRES DETECTIVE WORK
Each year District staff responds to hundreds of customer service requests that are related to water and wastewater service problems. A majority of customer complaints are resolved easily and in a timely manner, however, there are certain complaints that require staff to perform detective work to resolve an issue since some complaints can have several possible causes. A few examples of these elusive service problems are listed Read more
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11/14/2008
DISTRICT JOINS COLORADO’S WATER/WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK (CoWARN)
In October the Platte Canyon Board of Directors signed a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement to join the Colorado Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CoWARN). The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment working in cooperation with public and private water and wastewater utilities has formed the Colorado Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CoWARN). CoWARN is a formalized system whose goal is designed to create a network of utilities that are prepared and willing to assist one another during emergency situations such as floods, tornados, terrorist attacks and even water breaks that overwhelm affected entities ability to respond to system and citizen needs. Read more
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10/31/2008
STATE WATER BOARD REPORT INDICATES CLIMATE CHANGE WILL AFFECT WATER SUPPLY PLANNING
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) released a report on October 6th, “Colorado Climate Change: A Synthesis to Support Water Resource Management and Adaptation.” The report focused on observed trends and projections of temperature, precipitation, snow and runoff. The report was released in connection with the Governor’s Conference on Managing Drought and Climate Risk, that was held October 8-10, 2008, in Denver. Read more
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10/12/2008
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF CLEAN DRINKING WATER
The next time you enjoy a refreshing glass of water from the tap, you might want to offer a toast to what has been helping to keep water safe and healthy for American families since 1908. One hundred years ago, Jersey City, N.J., and Chicago’s union stockyards added chlorine to water supplies, launching America’s reliance on chlorine to disinfect drinking water. Read more
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10/10/2008
SURVEY OF FUTURE OF DENVER WATER RATES
Denver Water is looking at ways to revise its rate structure and is seeking customer feedback on possible alternative options for 2010 and beyond. The utility is evaluating how to meet costs and encourage conservation to ensure a sustainable water supply for the future. Customers can visit www.denverwater.org through Oct. 31 to take a survey and provide input. Read more
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10/3/2008
DENVER WATER BOARD ADJUSTS CUSTOMER RATES FOR 2009
Denver Water’s Board of Water Commissioners today approved a proposal to adjust water rates for 2009, maintaining the utility’s conservation-oriented pricing structure that provides lower rates for low water use and charges more for summer peak usage. The adjustments take effect Jan. 1, 2009. Read more
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9/26/2008
GREASE IS NOT THE ONLY PRODUCT HARMFUL TO SEWERS
Grease is not the only substance that can cause problems in sewers. Many household chemicals, plant fertilizers, pesticides, and medicines can be toxic by themselves or when mixed with other substances. These chemicals pose health risks to wastewater collection system and treatment plant employees. Read more
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9/26/2008
DISTRICT SUPPORTS TWO WATER RELATED PBS DOCUMENTARIES
PBS will air two shows educating the public about water issues facing our country and region: water delivery systems and future supply sources the first week of October. Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water Infrastructure - Airs at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, on Rocky Mountain PBS, KRMA Channel 6 American Southwest: Are We Running Dry? - Airs at 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, on Rocky Mountain PBS, KRMA Channel 6 Read more
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9/19/2008
DENVER TAP WATER IS TOPS
Denver Water placed first in a taste test for water utilities in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming at the American Water Works Association Rocky Mountain Section’s (RMSAWWA) annual conference in Colorado Springs. Thirteen utilities submitted samples for tasting and a panel of five judges that included news media and water taste test professionals rated Denver Water number one based on appearance, smell, taste and overall impression. Read more
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8/29/2008
PROTECT YOUR DRINKING WATER FOR LIFE
Water is all around us. It is colorless and tasteless. The air we breathe contains water. Water has many purposes throughout the world, aside from human consumption and purposes related to that. With 80 percent of the earth's surface covered with water, it makes water the most common substance on earth. Without water, there could be no life. Every living thing needs water to live, and every living thing is made of at least some water. Next to the air we breathe, water is our most important need. Without water there wouldn’t be any life on Earth. Because of this it is extremely important that we protect our drinking water sources Read more
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8/22/2008
PLATTE CANYON PROMOTES FAT FREE SEWERS
Fats, Oils, and Greases aren’t just bad for your arteries and your waistline; they are bad for sewer pipes as well. Sewer backups and overflows can cause health hazards, damage home interiors, and threaten the environment. An increasingly common cause of sewer overflows is pipes blocked with grease. Read more
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8/8/2008
GARDENER DIGS INTO NEW CHALLENGE
Elizabeth Gardener, Denver Water’s manager of water conservation for the past 21 years, greeted 2008 by taking on a new challenge in her chosen field. As a Tap+Smart Plan co-chair, she will create alliances with other water providers in the metro area to help them reduce water waste. Read more
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8/1/2008
DISTRICT GOES MOBILE
On June 2nd Platte Canyon implemented its mobile solution program which allows operations staff to remotely access the District’s Infrastructure Management software from their vehicles in the field by utilizing portable Panasonic rugged laptops with Sprint aircards that are mounted in all District vehicles. The software allows operations staff to access locate ticket management software, GIS software, e-mails, easement information, and various maps from anywhere with the District. Read more
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7/18/2008
DISTRICT REQUESTING PROPOSALS FOR DEMOLITION OF ITS SEWAGE LIFT STATION
As reported in previous news articles, Platte Canyon has decommissioned its Platte River Sewage Lift Station located at 2650 W. Berry Ave., adjacent to the South Platte River. The pumping station was originally constructed in the early 1960’s to pump the majority of the District’s wastewater under the South Platte River into a Littleton sewer pipe that extends to the Littleton-Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant at Dartmouth Ave. and Santa Fe. Dr. The District is now seeking proposals from qualified firms to remove all structures and level the site with existing soil and clean, approved fill material as necessary to restore the site to the existing elevation. Read more
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7/17/2008
DENVER WATER’S NEW SOIL AMENDMENT GOES INTO EFFECT AUGUST 1ST
As part of Denver Water’s Tap+Smart Conservation Plan, in November 2007 the Board of Water Commissioners approved the soil amendment operating rule, effective August 1, 2008. Soil preparation applies to all commercial, industrial and residential properties throughout the Denver Water service area that will have a meter set after August 1, 2008. Read more
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7/3/2008
PLATTE CANYON WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT WORK SET TO BEGIN
Platte Canyon will be conducting three major water construction projects this summer. On June 27th the Board of Directors awarded the construction contracts for these projects to Levi Contractors. The projects are: Read more
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6/27/2008
WATER EFFICIENT NEW HOMES COMING SOON
The US Environmental Protection Agency has released the draft specification for the water efficient new homes program. The draft specification incorporates EPA's criteria for product categories earning the WaterSense label (toilets and faucets) and requires many other practices and technologies aimed at bringing water efficiency into the entire home. Read more
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6/20/2008
District Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Blooming
The District’s Robert G. Koran Memorial Xeriscape Demonstration Garden is in full bloom this month. Read more
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6/13/2008
DISTRICT ELECTION CANCELLED
The election for directors to the board of Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District was cancelled when there were not more candidates filing nominating petitions than the number of board vacancies. As a result of the cancellation, Jack Dice and Richard Eckert were declared elected to four year terms ending in May 2010. Read more
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5/23/2008
SUMMER WATERING RULES AND TAP+SMART TIPS
Colorado’s snow-packed mountains will fill our reservoirs, but remember that we live in a semiarid climate and must use water wisely. By using only the water you need, you can help minimize impacts to reservoirs during the hottest months of summer when reservoir levels begin to drop. Below you will find watering tips and tools to help you use only what you need. Read more
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5/2/2008
DISTRICT WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEE
Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District would like to extend a warm welcome to Justin Roquemore who has been hired to fill the vacant Operator I position. Read more
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4/24/2008
SPRING WATER EFFICIENCY SEMINAR - CANCELLED
Due to lack of response the Spring Water Efficiency Seminar Irrigation System and Watering Basics has been CANCELLED. Read more
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4/11/2008
REGISTER NOW FOR THE SPRING WATER EFFICIENCY SEMINAR
Southwest Metropolitan in cooperation with Arapahoe Acres Nursery, Denver Water, and Ken Caryl Ranch and Lakehurst Water and Sanitation Districts, is once again pleased to sponsor a water efficiency seminar to inform District customers how to utilize efficient water and irrigation practices and how to receive monetary compensation by doing it. The instructional seminar had grown in popularity with the advent of water resource limitations and higher water rates. Read more
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4/4/2008
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT CUSTOMERS
Littleton City Council has proposed a 20% increase in 2008 sewer service charges for Platte Canyon customers. Council also proposed no increase in rates for sewer customers residing within Littleton City boundaries. The additional cost to Platte Canyon customers will be $30.01 per year. Read more
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3/28/2008
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONSIDER WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
In accordance with its Water Supply Agreement with Denver Water, Platte Canyon is required to implement and enforce Denver Water Operating Rules, including water efficiency and conservation requirements. The Platte Canyon Board of Directors has been a strong advocate for water conservation and has supported Read more
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3/21/2008
EMAIL UPDATE SERVICE AVAILABLE
Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District offers a free service that will automatically keep you notified when specific areas of our website are updated. These areas include: News Articles, Board Meeting Agendas, Board Meeting Minutes, District Projects, and Water and Sanitary Sewer Specifications. Read more
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3/21/2008
EMERGENCY CONTACT REMINDER
To report problems with water service, sewer service, or possible water leaks, please contact Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District at 303-979-2333 before calling a plumber or another contractor. Read more
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3/14/2008
WORLD WATER DAY IS MARCH 20 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SANITATION 2008
World Water Day 2008 will be celebrated by the UN on Thursday, March 20 and UN Water officially launched the World Water Day 2008 website. The day will highlight issues on sanitation in accordance with the International Year of Sanitation (IYS) 2008. The goal of the IYS is to raise awareness and to draw attention to the global sanitation crisis. Read more
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3/10/2008
JOB OPENING: WATER DISTRIBUTION / WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR I OR II
Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Distribution / Wastewater Collection System Operator I or II. Read more
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3/7/2008
PLATTE RIVER SEWAGE LIFT STATION BEING DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 49 YEARS IN SERVICE
As reported in previous news articles, Platte Canyon contracted with Roxborough Water and Sanitation District to transport a portion of the District’s wastewater through Roxborough’s new regional outfall sewer pipe. The intergovernmental agreement enables Platte Canyon to abandon its Platte River sewage lift station located at Berry Ave. And the South Platte River. The pumping station was originally constructed in the early 1960’s to pump the majority of the District’s wastewater under the South Platte River into a Littleton sewer pipe that extends to the Littleton-Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant at Dartmouth Ave. and Santa Fe. Dr. Read more
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2/22/2008
WATER CONSERVATION REBATE PROGRAM CONTINUES THROUGH 2008
Denver Water Department's Residential Rebate Program for Platte Canyon customers who replace water guzzling fixtures and equipment with water efficient models will continue throughout this year. Read more
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2/15/2008
WATER BILL REFUNDS COMING TO PLATTE CANYON CUSTOMERS
Denver Water recently discovered an error in the formula used to calculate the water bills for “Read and Bill” customers which resulted in customers being overcharged for their water usage. This incorrect water rate calculation resulted in 35,000 single-family homes, half of them located in the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District, to be overcharged for water bills beginning January 1, 2007 and continuing through the first billing period of this year. Read more
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2/1/2008
CHECK YOUR POTTY AT YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY (Water department offering cash rebates for low-flow toilets, other water saving devices)
Move over Giants and Patriots; there’s another “bowl” to check out this Sunday. Denver Water continues the tradition it started in 2005, urging customers to check their toilet bowls for leaks on Super Bowl Sunday. Turn those Super Bowl bathroom visits into a profitable situation with the water department’s special incentive that makes that “up close and personal” encounter with the porcelain throne a more attractive prospect: cash money. Read more
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1/25/2008
PLATTE CANYON HAS BECOME AN EPA WATERSENSE® PARTNER
Platte Canyon has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to bring you WaterSense®, a national program that offers consumers a simple way to make product choices that use less water with no sacrifice to quality or product performance. Read more
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1/18/2008
WATER EFFICIENCY ADDRESSED IN NEW FEDERAL ENERGY BILL
On December 19, 2007, President Bush signed bill H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 into law. This bill establishes minimum national water efficiency standards for residential clothes washers and dishwashers. The standards contained in H.R. 6 were developed in an agreement between appliance manufacturers, their trade organization, and a nationwide coalition of energy and water efficiency supporters in April 2007. Read more
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1/11/2008
PLATTE CANYON AND DENVER WATER DEPARTMENT COOPERATE TO SOLVE MAJOR SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
On January 3, 2008 the Denver Water Department experienced distribution system problems which affected a large portion of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District from W. Bowles Ave. south to W. Chatfield Ave. and from S. Platte Canyon Rd. west to S. Pierce St. It took several hours to locate the system malfunction and as Denver Water crews worked to rectify the problem a very high water pressure surge was sent into Platte Canyon’s water distribution system. Read more
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1/4/2008
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2008
The Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors has established the following schedule for Board meetings in 2008. Read more
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12/28/2007
WATER QUALITY PROTECTION
Preserving the quality of water delivered to homes and businesses in Platte Canyon is a huge effort that involves a large number of entities carrying out numerous, diverse responsibilities. Protection of water quality begins at the source. Read more
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12/21/2007
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PLANNED FOR 2008
The Platte Canyon Board of Directors has approved three capital construction replacement projects for 2008. The projects, which are expected to cost $612,831, are part of the District’s Capital Master Plan for 2008-2017. The plan projects expenditure of $5,075,584 for water and sewer system replacements and improvements and $1,012,000 for vehicle replacements over the next ten years Read more
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12/14/2007
2008 BUDGET APPROVED
The 2008 Budget for Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District was approved by the District’s Board of Directors on November 30, 2007. The entire budget is available for review by clicking on the following link: Read more
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12/7/2007
APPLIANCE DISCHARGE
As part of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District’s ongoing Maintenance Program, District crews utilize high pressure water cleaning equipment to clean and scour District owned sanitary sewer mains throughout the year. Occasionally this equipment causes a vacuum effect in the sewer main which, if not vented through properly functioning customer-owned plumbing ventilation pipes, may result in a minor discharge from sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and floor drains in a customer’s residence Read more
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11/30/2007
HIGH-EFFICIENCY TOILETS (HETS) SAVE WATER
Toilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for approximately 30 percent of residential indoor water consumption. Toilets are also responsible for most of the water wasted in American homes due to leaks and/or inefficiency. Replacing toilets with WaterSense labeled high-efficiency models (HETs) could save approximately two billion gallons per day across the country Read more
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11/2/2007
VAST TINDERBOX THREATENS COLORADO’S WATERSHEDS
As the wildfire season ebbs this fall, a group of Colorado water managers, foresters, and scientists are all fired up about protecting watersheds from forest fires that could ravage drinking water infrastructure. Seven Front Range Colorado water providers met with representatives of the Colorado State Forest Service, US Forest Service, US Geological Survey, National Park Service, other related entities, Read more
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10/19/2007
FALL WATER EFFICIENCY SEMINARS A SUCCESS
Platte Canyon was once again pleased to sponsor a series of water efficiency sessions to inform District customers how to utilize efficient water and irrigation practices and how to receive monetary compensation by doing it. The District’s seminar series has grown increasingly popular with the advent of Read more
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10/12/2007
DENVER WATER ANNOUNCES RATE INCREASE
The Denver Board of Water commissioners has approved an increase in water rates effective January 1, 2008. While single family residential water rates for Platte Canyon customers will rise 4.7%, the actual water bill impact will depend on the amount of each customers water consumption as shown Read more
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10/5/2007
PREPARING FOR COLD WEATHER
The same natural forces that trigger cold-weather breaks in Platte Canyon’s underground water mains can cause pipes to burst in your own plumbing systems. Here are some tips to help you prepare before Colorado’s cold weather hits: Read more
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9/28/2007
APPLIANCE INDUSTRY IS SUPPORTING WATER, ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
Major home appliance manufacturers, their trade organization, and a nationwide coalition of energy and water efficiency supporters announced an agreement that will establish new mandatory federal energy and water efficiency standards, recommendations for new ENERGY STAR levels, and manufacturer tax credits for the production of super-efficient clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators and Read more
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9/14/2007
NATIVE VS. ADAPTED: WHICH PLANTS ARE BEST FOR WATER-CONSERVING YARDS?
There has been a long-standing controversy among landscape aficionados about whether native or adapted plants are really best to conserve water in Colorado landscapes. Looking for a balanced approach, CWWC’s Liz Gardener posed some questions to two are experts, Panyoti Kelaidis, Director of Outreach at Denver Botanic Gardens and Abby Schreiber, Horticulturist and Xeriscape Specialist for Aurora Utilities. Read more
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8/30/2007
LITTLETON INCREASES SANITARY SEWER TAP FEES
Builders of new homes and commercial structures are required to obtain sanitary sewer tap permits from both the District and City of Littleton before connecting to District owned sewer mains. Fees charged for the permits are used to offset the cost of new infrastructure needed to serve new development as well as to provide reimbursement of costs previously incurred for sewer collection and treatment facilities used by new connectors. Read more
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8/17/2007
REGISTER NOW FOR FALL WATER CONSERVATION SEMINARS
Platte Canyon is once again pleased to sponsor a series of water efficiency sessions to inform District customers how to utilize efficient water and irrigation practices and how to receive monetary compensation by doing it. The instructional series has grown in popularity with the advent of water resource limitations and higher water rates. Read more
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8/10/2007
W. CHESTNUT AVE. SEWER MAIN REHABILITATION PROJECT COMPLETED UNDER A NEW ANNUAL CONTRACT
On March 23, 2007 The Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors authorized an annual contract with Wildcat Civil Services, LLC to perform cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) sewer lining services on an “as authorized” basis. Read more
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8/3/2007
PLATTE CANYON SIGNS SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT
The Board of Directors of Platte Canyon has agreed to provide sanitary sewer maintenance and general administrative services to Valley Sanitation District. An intergovernmental agreement similar to contracts previously executed with Bow Mar, Columbine, and Lochmoor Water and Sanitation Districts was approved by both district boards June 22, 2007. Read more
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7/27/2007
ORDER YOUR RUBBER DUCKY TODAY
Denver Water has implemented a new web site as the most recent addition to the Use Only What You Need campaign. The goal of the campaign is to educate customers on how to use water efficiently and eliminate waste. Read more
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7/6/2007
THE PHENOMENAL GROWTH OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS by J. Evan Goulding
Special Districts date back to the early mining camps in Colorado, where as the camps grew, they sought mechanisms to join together to provide certain essential services such as fire protection and sewer service. Special districts of one form or another have been utilized since that time. Read more
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6/29/2007
GROWING TRENDS IN EFFICIENT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS by Kristin Shewfelt
From 1996 to 1999, The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Research Foundation conducted a study to determine how North American households use water around the home. A total of 14 cities, including Boulder and Denver, participated in the study. AWWA concluded that North American households typically use about 146,000 gallons of water annually, and of this amount, approximately 42% is used indoors and 58% is used for outdoor irrigation. Given that meaningful savings in indoor water use is often difficult to obtain Read more
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6/15/2007
2007 XERISCAPE SEMINAR PROGRAM AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS
Over 100 Platte Canyon customers participated in this spring’s Xeriscape seminar series. The seminars have grown in popularity in recent years as customers respond to water restrictions, hot, dry summer weather, and increasing water rates. Read more
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6/1/2007
EMERGENCY CONTACT REMINDER
To report problems with water service, sewer service, or possible water leaks, please contact Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District at 303-979-2333. After hours emergency calls Read more
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5/11/2007
DOES YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVER SEWER BACKUPS
On numerous occasions, District maintenance staff have responded to sewer backup reports received from distressed homeowners who have lost valuable property stored on a basement floor near a floor drain. If a sewer service pipe or sewer main becomes clogged, wastewater drained from the house backs up in the pipe and usually surfaces through basement floor drains. Read more
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5/4/2007
PLATTE CANYON CELEBRATES DRINKING WATER WEEK MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH
The American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water in North America, will kick off its 30th Annual National Drinking Water Week beginning May 6th, in celebration of our most precious natural resource. Read more
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5/4/2007
GOVERNOR BILL RITTER PROCLAIMS MAY 4TH - 10TH COLORADO DIG SAFELY WEEK
In celebration of the implementation of the national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, Governor Bill Ritter has proclaimed that May 4th through May 10th be COLORADO DIG SAFELY WEEK. Read more
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4/27/2007
“CALL BEFORE YOU DIG” IMPLEMENTS A NATIONAL 811 CALL NUMBER
Planning a home improvement job? Planting a tree? Installing a fence or deck? 811 is the new number you must call before you begin any digging project. Read more
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4/27/2007
SUMMER WATERING PROGRAM FOR 2007
Warm weather is here and it’s time to start thinking about water for lawns, gardens, and flower beds. On April 18th the Denver Board of Water Commissioners decided that customers of Denver Water, including Platte Canyon/Southwest Metropolitan customers, will continue to have watering restrictions this summer in order Read more
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4/13/2007
HOW MUCH WATER AND SEWER SERVICE PIPE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WHEN THE PIPES BREAK?
District maintenance and customer service representatives are frequently asked who is responsible to repair breaks on the water and sewer service pipes--the District or the customer? Read more
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4/6/2007
PLATTE CANYON GROWS BY 9.8 ACRES
The Platte Canyon Board of Directors has approved the inclusion of 9.8 acres of land located north of W. Bowles Ave. between Bell Flower Dr and S. Laurel Pl. The property is owned Read more
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4/6/2007
2007 WATER QUALITY REPORT
Denver Water is currently mailing the 2007 Water Quality Report with Platte Canyon customer water bills. The report contains a wealth of information about not only the quality of your water but, also, about where your water comes from and how it is treated before it is delivered Read more
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3/30/2007
WATER MAIN FLUSHING BEGINS
One way the District helps to preserve water quality in its distribution system is to periodically flush water from fire hydrants and dead-end water mains. Reasons for performing this maintenance procedure include: Read more
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3/30/2007
DENVER’S TAP WATER CLEANEST IN THE COUNTRY
In a recent article, Men’s Health magazine ranked Denver Water’s tap water as the cleanest in the Country. Read more
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3/23/2007
PLATTE CANYON BOARD PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR WATER EDUCATION
For the 4th consecutive year, the Platte Canyon Board of Directors has authorized funding for the Learning to be WaterWise water education program. Expenditures will be shared equally by the District and Denver Water Department to supply program materials to teachers and fifth grade students at participating Read more
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3/16/2007
DISTRICT XERISCAPE SEMINARS EXTREMELY POPULAR
The District’s series of landscaping and irrigation efficiency seminars are very much in demand this spring. The following seminars are very close to being filled so if you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to attend these FREE seminars please call Read more
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3/9/2007
WHAT IS A CURB STOP AND WHY DO I CARE?
District maintenance employees are occasionally asked to respond to situations where broken sprinkling system pipes or water service lines are flooding adjacent properties. When no one is home at the site of the break, the District must act to prevent property damage and water loss. Read more
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3/2/2007
KNOW WHAT TO DO IF A LEAK OCCURS
The District occasionally receives calls from distressed homeowners that are experiencing a water leak and do not know how to shut off their water. While the District will dispatch maintenance employees to assist homeowners in these situations, Read more
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2/23/2007
NEW EMAIL UPDATE SERVICE AVAILABLE
Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District has started a brand new free service that will automatically keep you notified when specific areas of our website are updated. These areas include: Read more
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2/16/2007
DISTRICT RECEIVES NEW TELEVISION INSPECTION UNIT
An important maintenance activity District operations employees perform is closed-circuit television inspections of sanitary sewer mains. This activity provides a detailed evaluation of the condition of every sewer main owned by the District. Read more
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2/8/2007
PLATTE CANYON SIGNS SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOCHMOOR WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
The Board of Directors of Platte Canyon has agreed to provide sanitary sewer maintenance and general administrative services to Lochmoor Water and Sanitation District. An intergovernmental agreement similar to contracts previously executed with Read more
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2/2/2007
EMERGENCY CONTACT REMINDER
To report problems with water service, sewer service, or possible water leaks, please contact Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District at 303-979-2333. After hours emergency calls are Read more
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1/26/2007
2007 XERISCAPE SEMINARS AND SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Platte Canyon is once again pleased to sponsor a series of Xeriscape landscaping and irrigation efficiency seminars to help our customers enjoy a beautiful yard without wasting water or money. The series has grown in popularity as customers respond to water restrictions, hot, dry summer weather, and increasing water rates. Read more
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1/26/2007
JUST RELEASED! XERISCAPE MAINTENANCE JOURNAL – VOLUME IV
The fourth volume of the popular Xeriscape Maintenance Journal series has just been released. The Xeriscape Maintenance Journal – Evidence of Care is a beautiful full color booklet that provides a wealth of information on Xeriscape plant materials and Xeriscape landscaping techniques and practices. Read more
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1/12/2007
Construction Projects Planned for 2007
The Platte Canyon Board of Directors has approved four capital construction projects for 2007. The projects, which are expected to cost $389, 296, are part of the District’s Capital Master Plan for 2007-2016. The plan projects expenditure of Read more
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1/5/2007
Board Adopts 2007 Budget
The budget for 2007 was adopted by the Platte Canyon Board of Directors on December 1, 2006. The budget calls for expenditure of $3,097,687, 2.0 percent more than budgeted in 2006. General fund expenditures are expected to be $1,725,192 while capital expenditures are budgeted at $1,372,495. Total revenue expected in 2007 is $2,358,426. The $739,261 difference Read more
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1/5/2007
Water Conservation Rebate Program Continues Through 2007
Denver Water Department's Conservation Rebate Incentive Program for customers who replace water guzzling fixtures and equipment with water efficient models will continue throughout 2007. Read more
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12/14/2006
Denver Water Increases Rates
Beginning January 1, 2007 Platte Canyon customers may or may not be paying more for water service. Why the uncertainty? Because Denver Water approved some significant changes in the rate structure that will make water bills much more sensitive to the amount of water used. Read more
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1/1/2006
District Xeriscape Garden Brochure Arrives
Now available at the District office is the official guide to the Robert G. Koran Memorial Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, entitled Welcome to the Southwest Metropolitan & Platte Canyon XeriscapeTM Garden. Read more
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1/1/2006
Memorial Fund Established for Denver Water Employee
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1/1/2006
Protect Your Property From Sewer Backups
On numerous occasions, District maintenance staff have responded to sewer backup reports received from distressed homeowners who have lost valuable property that was stored on a basement floor near a floor drain. If a sewer service pipe or sewer main becomes clogged, wastewater backs up in the pipe and may surface through basement floor drains. If not detected and corrected immediately the backup can spread and contact items which have been boxed and stored in a seemingly remote area of the basement. Read more
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11/25/2005
Denver Water Increases Rates
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11/25/2005
Insurance Protection Against Sewer Backups
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11/25/2005
Call Before You Dig!
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11/25/2005
Routine Fire Hydrant Maintenance
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11/25/2005
Webster St. Water Main Replacement Work to Begin
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11/25/2005
Depew Way Water Main Replacement Work to Begin
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11/25/2005
What Is Involved in Replacing a Water Main?
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11/25/2005
Water Conservation Rebate Program Ongoing But With Changes
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11/25/2005
Platte Canyon Changes Board of Directors Meeting Date
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11/25/2005
Littleton Raises Sewer Rates and Tap Fees
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11/25/2005
It's Not Only A Water Quality Report
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11/25/2005
New Employees
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11/25/2005
Summer Watering Program for 2006
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11/25/2005
How to Get Paid for Saving Water
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11/25/2005
Xeriscape Landscaping and Irrigation Efficiency Sessions
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11/25/2005
Director Election Results in One New Board Member
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11/25/2005
PLATTE CANYON BOARD PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR WATER EDUCATION