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Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District is honored to provide water distribution and wastewater collection services to 6,806 residences and businesses in western Arapahoe and eastern Jefferson Counties. The District appreciates the opportunity to communicate timely news and information about its services and related topics to citizens, builders, vendors, and other interested parties by use of this website.
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We also encourage you to attend the District's Board of Directors meetings held at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Friday of each month at the District office, 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave.
District News Articles
5/11/2012
2012 WATER QUALITY REPORTDenver Water began mailing the 2012 Water Quality Report directly to Platte Canyon customers this month. 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
5/4/2012 ‘CELEBRATE THE ESSENTIAL’ DURING DRINKING WATER WEEK 2012 (MAY 6 - 12)The American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water in North America, will kick off its annual National Drinking Water Week beginning May 6th, in celebration of our most precious natural resource. For more than 35 years, the American Water Works Association and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week – a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. ... Read more
4/27/2012 NEW DISTRICT NEWSLETTER IS ON ITS WAY TO A MAILBOX NEAR YOUThe new issue of our quarterly print newsletter, Your Water Spring 2012, has just been mailed, and you should be receiving your copy shortly.... Read more
4/25/2012 DENVER WATER ASKS CUSTOMERS TO REDUCE OUTDOOR USE, SUMMER WATERING RULES GO INTO EFFECT ON MAY 1A dry winter has created drought conditions across Colorado. Now, more than ever, Denver Water needs its customers to use only what they need. At its meeting today, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring a Stage 1 drought in recognition of the extremely dry conditions. “Our customers have done a good job of using water wisely, but this year saving water matters even more,” said Greg Fisher, manager of demand planning for Denver Water. “We need customers to cut back water use and be mindful of the impact of the dry conditions on supply availability.” In response to the Stage 1 drought declaration, Denver Water is asking its customers to reduce outdoor watering. Customers can do that by... Read more
4/20/2012 DID YOUR SYSTEM “SURVIVE” THE WINTER? WAKE UP THOSE IRRIGATION SYSTEMSPicture this... The long, cold, barren days of winter have finally melted away. Yes, it's springtime! You now realize that it's time to fire up your lawn irrigation system. You open wide the supply valve; turn on the timer, and then stand back in horror watching as a geyser erupts in the middle of your yard! What happened? Well, in your spring-induced excitement, you neglected to properly start up your irrigation system after its long winter nap. Fortunately, this scenario is easy to avoid. Just a few simple steps before you turn on your irrigation system will protect it from immediate and unforeseen damage, as well as make it more reliable year after year.... Read more