We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.

Pueblo Water prepared its Water Efficiency Plan in accordance with the Colorado Water Conservation Act of 2004 to meet or exceed all statutory requirements under Colorado Revised Statute 37-60-126. The Colorado Water Conservation Board’s Municipal Water Efficiency Plan Guidance Documents were utilized to guide the development of this plan.

Two of Pueblo Water’s best and brightest were honored recently by the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo.

Construction Engineer Justin Richardson and Customer Services Supervisor Ryan Dalton were named two of Pueblo’s 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders for 2021. They, along with 38 of their peers, were feted on July 30, 2021, at the Pueblo Convention Center.

Pueblo Water once again is proud to sponsor Fitness on the Riverwalk. This is a chance for community members and visitors alike to experience fun and exercise for free at one of the most scenic sites in all of Pueblo.

We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.

Erosion caused by flows in Fountain Creek over time exposed a portion of the existing 16-inch water main. Pueblo Water used horizontal directional drilling to go approximately 20 to 25 feet under the main channel of the creek. Design on the project began in March and it was completed in June.

Each spring, Pueblo Water plows its two ditches so that the melting snow may freely flow into Tennessee Creek, and then into the Arkansas River as it makes its way downstream to our homes and businesses. While many water providers also need to perform such seasonal maintenance, Pueblo Water is one of the few municipalities (if not the only one) to do it themselves. Not only does plowing ensure that as much water as possible is captured, it also prevents washouts from damaging National Forest Service roads.

Pueblo Water and partners throughout North America are observing Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the infrastructure that is required to carry it to and from homes and businesses, and the important work of water professionals “behind the scenes.”

For the second consecutive year, Pueblo Water earned the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. A team led by Finance Division Manager Kristen Spicola and Financial Planning and Rate Analyst Leroy Rittgers composed Pueblo Water’s annual budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2020. Pueblo Water also earned the distinction for the […]

The wastewater or sewer charge on your Pueblo Water bill is based upon water consumed between the December and February (non-irrigation months) water meter readings.

More than 32 percent of Pueblo Water’s customers have online accounts! If you prefer the convenience of paying your bills online, now is the time to join the crowd and take advantage of Pueblo Water’s easy online bill pay option.

With climate change and a growing population, every utility needs to model the future and ensure it is providing a reliable supply to its customers. The program also is used to aid in decisions related to our leases and reservoir expansions.

Pueblo Water is once again the proud sponsor of Fitness on the Riverwalk. The annual event begins on Monday, June 15, and runs through Aug. 21, 2020. All classes will be held under the Lake Elizabeth Pavilion, located at the corner of Victoria & Greenwood.

Pueblo Water understands the hardships that our residents and those in our business community are facing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our entire Pueblo Water Team continues to provide customers with the highest quality water during these turbulent times.

Pueblo Water and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will observe Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the infrastructure that is required to carry it to and from homes and businesses, and the important work of water professionals “behind the scenes.”

Homes, businesses or other buildings that have not been occupied for some time (weeks or months) can refresh and maintain water quality in the premises’ plumbing by following a few simple steps.

At its board meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Pueblo Water Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution supporting Ballot Question 2A.
Ballot Question 2A will be part of a special election held on May 5, 2020. [...]

Pueblo Water announced its citywide main replacement program area for 2020. Pueblo Water will replace approximately 14,500 lineal feet of 8-inch cast iron water pipe with PVC and replace valves and fire hydrants as well. Total budget cost of the project is $2.42 million. “As part of our ongoing effort to provide the highest quality […]

From left: Chris Woodka, Mike Cafasso and Sam Krage are sworn in by Pueblo City Clerk Brenda Armijo. Pueblo Water welcomes board members in 2020 Three members of the community took their oath for Pueblo Water’s Board of Directors on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. St. Mary-Corwin Hospital CEO Mike Cafasso was re-elected to a six-year […]

The wastewater or sewer charge on your Pueblo Water bill is based upon water consumed between the December and February (non-irrigation months) water meter readings. It consists of a monthly minimum and a volume charge which is the average usage during the adjustment period. Wastewater Adjustment: If you would like to water during the wastewater […]

Pueblo Mayor Nick Gradisar was honored this week for his 15 years of service on the Pueblo Water Board of Directors with a ceremony and the presentation of a bronze bust of his likeness that will be hung at the water works administration building.

Summer Tips Summers in Pueblo tend to be hot and dry. Customers can be wise water users if they follow a few easy suggestions: Smart Watering Times Water before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. to get the most out of your efforts. Watering during the heat of the day leads to undo evaporation. Water […]

Thanks to long-term planning by the Pueblo Board of Water Works and effective conservation by you, our customers, Pueblo water users continue to enjoy a reliable water supply at rates about 25% below the average for front-range cities. Still, it makes no sense to waste water - our most precious resource. The Board of Water Works encourages […]

On October 9, 2018 City Council approved the following fee structure for all properties within the City limits. Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, there will be a change on your monthly water bill issued by the Board of Water Works for the Street Repair Utility Fee

The Sanitary Sewer Use Charge for 2020 will be calculated using the average of water consumed during the two non-irrigating months that begin with your December 2019 water meter reading and end with your February 2020 meter reading.