Eagle River Water & Sanitation District

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District Water and wastewater provider for communities from East Vail to Cordillera, Colorado.

The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District operates the regional public water and wastewater treatment systems serving the towns of Vail and Avon, plus other communities in eastern Eagle County, Colorado. Our mission is to provide efficient, effective, and reliable water and wastewater utility services in a manner that respects the natural environment. We operate in a beautiful mountain setting where steep slopes and changing weather can make things tricky, but our team is always up for the challenge. You’ve probably seen our red trucks helping to keep clean water flowing and wastewater moving every day. As a local government entity, ERWSD’s social media pages are intended as a public forum for communication related to our services. We use social media to update customers on planned outages, construction work, or other important news regarding the water and wastewater services we provide. We encourage public comments and questions regarding any of the topics on our social media sites. To maintain a respectful and relevant discussion space, ERWSD may remove comments that violate the guidelines below:

1) Comments that are not limited to the topic or purpose of the site;
2) Comments that include commercial advertisements and spam or promote services or products;
3) Comments that incite illegal activity;
4) Obscene comments;
5) Comments using profanity;
6) Comments fostering, promoting, or perpetuating illegal discrimination;
7) Libelous or defamatory comments;
8) Comments containing specific or imminent threats;
9) Comments infringing on copyrighted or trademarked material. ERWSD is not responsible for content posted by third parties and does not endorse any public content, external link, or advertisement. If you have questions or would like to report a comment that appears to violate these guidelines, please message us directly so we can review it.

Over the past few weeks, our Lab and Water Conservation teams have been out in the field collecting baseline data on wat...
09/15/2026

Over the past few weeks, our Lab and Water Conservation teams have been out in the field collecting baseline data on water chemistry and macroinvertebrates (aquatic insects) in our service area. This is the nineteenth year of annual sampling and the data we collect helps us to protect instream water quality.

In addition, this annual sampling project has been used to support the Water Quality Control Division’s development of nutrient criteria and regulations for Colorado lakes and streams.

We’re grateful for experts like these on staff to help make sure our rivers and streams remain healthy!

09/10/2026

Now that summer is winding down, it’s time to start thinking about your landscape for next year.  
 
After this year’s water shortage, consider making your yard more fire- and water-wise, a simple way to help protect the health of our rivers and our water supply.
 
And going fire- and water-wise doesn’t mean giving up a beautiful garden. It means using our resources thoughtfully while preserving the environment, recreation, and way of life we value. 
 
Here are five tips to help get you started.

Recently, our staff led a tour of our water distribution system for the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and Uppe...
09/09/2026

Recently, our staff led a tour of our water distribution system for the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority Boards. During the tour, our Boards learned how we move water from source, starting at the Eagle River, to tap, visiting our treatment plant and booster pump stations along the way. Here, they are pictured at a water tank at the top of the Mountain Star community.

Interested in learning more about our how our water distribution system works? Check out our recent video on this topic: https://youtube.com/shorts/7V7pMKZGymw?feature=share.

09/08/2026

Low streamflow is another important indicator of water supply health, and it occurs when the amount of water flowing through local waterways like Gore Creek and the Eagle River falls below what we’d normally expect for this time of the year.  
 
Low streamflow usually occurs around September 1, but this year, it was reached in July. Streamflows are currently only about a third of what they would normally be for this time of the year and we expect low flows to continue through the winter. 
 
It’s critical that we continue to conserve water, especially outdoors, to support healthy rivers and strengthen our water supply for the future.

09/02/2026

Now that the hottest part of the summer is over, it’s a good time to adjust your irrigation controller. The seasonal adjust feature on the controller allows you to reduce watering without resetting your zones or changing anything complicated. This simple adjustment can help you save water (and therefore, money).

08/26/2026

When it comes to storing water for future use, you likely know that water utilities have reservoirs. But do you understand how they work?
 
In this video, Cody Birk, a water operator here at Eagle River Water & Sanitation District, explains why we have reservoirs and how we use them.
 
Interested in learning more about our water and wastewater system? Give us a follow to catch more informational videos like this one.

Today, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District Deputy General Manager David Norris and Upper Eagle Regional Water Author...
08/19/2026

Today, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District Deputy General Manager David Norris and Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority Board Member and Town of Avon, Colorado Government Mayor Tamra Underwood joined Senator John W. Hickenlooper and a diverse group of local leaders, including town managers, ski resort representatives, and whitewater rafting companies, to discuss how drought and wildfires are affecting outdoor recreation, local businesses, and our mountain economy.

The conversation was an important opportunity to advocate for additional resources and support from our federal partners, while also recognizing the strength of local collaboration. When our communities and businesses are under stress, communication, coordination and a shared commitment to finding solutions can make all the difference.

We are grateful for the local leaders who continue to come together to navigate these challenges and support a resilient mountain economy.

08/19/2026

Retired Eagle River Water & Sanitation District General Manager Linn Brooks has been focused on conserving water at home for the past 10 years. In this video, Linn shares what she and her husband have done to beautify their yard while always staying in Tier 1. This video is part of our Headwater Heroes series, which highlights local businesses, organizations, and residents who are making changes to cut back on their water use.
 
Thank you, Linn, for sharing and for all the work you’ve put in to help protect our valley!

Did you receive an alert about a potential water leak or high use on your property? We have two types of alerts: leak al...
08/18/2026

Did you receive an alert about a potential water leak or high use on your property? We have two types of alerts: leak alerts and high-use notifications. Leak alerts let you know that you may have a leak on your property, while high-use notifications let you know that your water use is higher than average based on historic patterns of use for your property.

If you have a leak on your property, you will need to work with a licensed plumber, your property manager, or your landscaper to remedy it. Leaks on your side of the meter are your responsibility, not Eagle River Water & Sanitation District’s.

Haven’t signed up for leak alerts yet? Visit the ERWSD customer portal to do so. Click "profile" then "manage notifications" to sign up.

Find the customer portal here: https://mywater.erwsd.org/.

This month, we’re beginning Phase 1 of a long-term infrastructure improvement plan in the West Vail Matterhorn area. Thi...
08/14/2026

This month, we’re beginning Phase 1 of a long-term infrastructure improvement plan in the West Vail Matterhorn area. This project is part of ERWSD's efforts to modernize aging water and wastewater infrastructure and improve the reliability of service. As part of the necessary improvement project, sections of aging water and wastewater mains will be replaced along Geneva Drive.

If you live in the Matterhorn area, please be aware that construction will take place in your neighborhood with temporary traffic impacts on Geneva Drive, Matterhorn Circle, and Upper Matterhorn Circle. Construction is expected to begin in August 2026, pause during the winter months, and resume in the spring of 2027 with anticipated completion by October 2027. Construction staging will take place at an adjacent Town of Vail land parcel. The area will be restored to existing elevations and reseeded in Fall of 2027.

Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout this project as we invest in the infrastructure that provides safe, reliable water and wastewater service to the West Vail community.

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846 Forest Road
Vail, CO
81657

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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