Southwest Metropolitan Water & Sanitation District

06/09/2026

Drought pricing, added on top of existing water rates, is in effect and on your water bills. District customers will soon be seeing their June water bills and for the first time in more than 20 years, those bills include drought charges for outdoor water use.

Drought pricing, added on top of existing water rates, is in effect and on your water bills. District customers will soon be seeing their June water bills and for the... Read more »

06/09/2026

WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL AFFECTED RESIDENTS AT 12:00 AM.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the water outage has been extended to 9 pm.

There is a water main break near 9519 W Coal Mine Ave. The following customers are affected by the water outage.

W. Coal Mine Ave. - 9519, 9509, and 9505

Water service is expected to be off from 10:30 am until 6 pm.

06/03/2026

The Quarterly Newsletter is now available online under the residents section of our website. Stay up to date on district projects that may impact your neighborhood or water/sewer service.

Articles highlighting the New District Website Coming in July and Drought Restrictions are featured in this edition of our newsletter. Find out more about the current Drought Status, Fall Garden In A Box and more!

https://swmetrowater.org/residents/news/quarterly-newsletter/

05/26/2026

🚨 Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Are in Effect 🚨

💧 Outdoor watering is limited to TWO days per week:
✔️ Water only before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
✔️ Avoid watering during rain or high winds
✔️ Repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days
✔️ Keep water off sidewalks and streets

📅 Watering Schedule:
• Even-numbered addresses: Sunday & Thursday
• Odd-numbered addresses: Wednesday & Saturday
• Multifamily & commercial properties: Tuesday & Friday

Trees, shrubs, gardens, and flower beds may still be watered with drip irrigation or a hand-held hose during allowed hours.

Small changes can make a big difference. By using water wisely now, we can help protect our water supply and avoid stricter restrictions later this summer.

As Colorado continues to experience warmer temperatures, below-average snowpack, and ongoing drought conditions, water conservation remains more important than ever. In March 2026, Denver Water declared a Stage 1 Drought... Read more »

05/19/2026

The District office will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

If you have urgent business with the district on this day, please call the main number at 303-979-2333. The on-call staff person will respond to your request as soon as possible.

05/12/2026

Stage 1 drought restrictions are in effect. Denver Water is asking all customers to reduce total water use by at least 20% to help protect our water supply and avoid stricter restrictions later this summer.

💧 Outdoor watering is limited to TWO days per week on assigned days and only before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

Even-numbered addresses: Sunday & Thursday
Odd-numbered addresses: Wednesday & Saturday
Commercial/multifamily customers: Tuesday & Friday

Please remember:
✔️ Water only during cooler hours
✔️ Fix leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days
✔️ Avoid watering during rain or high winds
✔️ Keep water off streets, gutters, and sidewalks

It’s a drought. Use only what you need.

Denver Water has declared a Stage 1 drought Stage 1 drought means Denver Water is asking customers to reduce their total water use (outdoors and indoors) by at least 20%,... Read more »

05/05/2026

Drinking Water Week is an opportunity to reflect on how water reaches our communities. Much of our drinking water originates as mountain snowpack and this year the state is experiencing significant drought conditions driven by low snowpack, below-average precipitation, and warmer-than-normal temperatures.

For more than 40 years, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week and this year’s recognition is May 3-9. Drinking Water Week is... Read more »

04/28/2026

The district is working with Streamline to launch a modern website that is accessible, dependable, and secure, creating a better online experience for our customers. As part of this upgrade, the district will transition to an official .gov web address, offering customers greater confidence through enhanced security, credibility, and authenticity.

The district is working with Streamline to launch a modern website that is accessible, dependable, and secure, creating a better online experience for our customers. As part of this upgrade,... Read more »

04/22/2026

Severe drought conditions and historically low snowpack are prompting new 2026 closures and restrictions at Denver Water recreation areas. Learn what’s changing at Antero Reservoir, Williams Fork Reservoir, and Waterton Canyon before you visit.

Denver Water’s collection and service areas continue to face severe drought conditions, with historically low snowpack. Denver Water has declared a Stage 1 drought. Stage 1 drought means Denver Water... Read more »

04/14/2026

Stage 1 drought restrictions are now in effect. District customers must follow mandatory two-day-per-week watering schedules and only water before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Please keep sprinkler systems off until mid to late May and help conserve water now to avoid stricter restrictions later this summer. Use only what you need. 🚫🫗

The Denver Board of Water Commissioners has declared a Stage 1 drought. Mandatory watering restrictions have been implemented. Please keep sprinkler systems off until mid to late May. Stage 1... Read more »