Highlands Ranch Water

09/03/2026

to 2020, when a major milestone transformed two decades of planning into a tangible water supply asset for Highlands Ranch Water.

After years of planning, investment, and construction, the Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project received final approval, clearing the way for Highlands Ranch Water to begin storing water in Chatfield Reservoir in 2021.

Through the project, we added 6,922 acre-feet of new storage capacity to our surface water supplies, giving us greater flexibility to manage supplies from year to year and strengthening long-term water reliability for our community.

As we celebrate our 45th anniversary, we invite you to read the full story about our journey to storing water in Chatfield Reservoir ➡ https://www.highlandsranchwater.org/2020-2021-chatfield-storage-becomes-a-reality

09/02/2026

Another milestone worth celebrating! Phase 1B improvements at our Joseph B. Blake Water Treatment Plant are officially complete, strengthening the reliability and redundancy of this important facility. Investing in critical infrastructure like this helps ensure we can continue providing reliable drinking water to our community today and for years to come.

A big thank you to Carollo Engineers, Inc., Garney, and our Highlands Ranch Water team for their hard work and collaboration throughout this project. Great projects take great partnerships!

09/01/2026

Highlands Ranch Water staff are having a great time in Keystone this week at the 2026 Rocky Mountain Water Conference! We’re proud to have members of our team sharing their expertise with insightful presentations and moderating sessions — and even putting their skills to the test in pipe cutting contests.

And a special congratulations to our Communications Manager, who received the 2026 RMSAWWA/RMWEA Volunteer Excellence Award 👏

Thank you to the Rocky Mountain Section American Water Works Association (RMSAWWA) and the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (RMWEA) for bringing together so many dedicated professionals who are shaping the future of water and wastewater.

09/01/2026

UPDATE: Thank you for your patience as our team worked to fix the issues with our email system. The issues have been resolved and our system is now operating normally.

08/31/2026

Please note: We are currently experiencing issues with our email system. If you need to contact us, please call 303-791-0430. We will provide an update once the issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

08/26/2026

During drought and high temperatures, you don't need to keep everything in your landscape equally green. Knowing where to prioritize your watering can help protect the plants that matter most while making every drop count.

08/26/2026

Our team had a great time touring Metro Water Recovery's facility last week! We always appreciate opportunities to see the great work happening across the water and wastewater community.

🫶Thanks for touring with us, Highlands Ranch Water!

08/24/2026

The Highlands Ranch Water Board of Directors Meeting will take place this evening, Monday, Aug. 24 at 5:30 pm at our main office building (62 Plaza Drive). The public is welcome to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom.

Attending board meetings is a great way to stay informed and learn more about important topics such as capital improvement projects, finances, and future planning.

If attending virtually and you’d like to provide comments, please use the Zoom Q&A feature and include your full name and address. Or, you may email your full name, address, and comments to [email protected]. Please see the meeting agenda for the Zoom link. https://www.highlandsranchwater.org/meetings

08/20/2026

to 1984. Things may have looked a little different, but one thing hasn't changed: water quality has always been a top priority.

As we celebrate National Water Quality Month and our 45th anniversary this year, we're taking a trip down memory lane to recognize the work that has gone into protecting public health and our environment.