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Youth and water — what lies beneath

In 2014, Denver Water is scheduled to replace and rehabilitate 20 miles of pipe in the metro area. For the 2014 Youth and Water blog series, we’ve covered: Water demand Water quality and water...

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$40 million and counting: upgrading aging underground reservoirs

The concrete placement for the roof started at 5 a.m. in order to beat the heat of the day. Over an eight-hour span, roughly 25 concrete trucks per hour continuously delivered concrete to four concrete...

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New 46-foot tower makes a big splash at Marston

‘Giant blender’ pulls water from different depths of the reservoir, sending the highest-quality mix to the treatment plant — and your home. By Jay Adams The water went down and a new tower went up. And...

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Under the river and through the woods

Denver Water tunnels under the South Platte River to install a new water pipe. By Katie Knoll The deteriorating water pipe, installed in the 1890s, connecting the water distribution system across the...

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A trip underground, into The Twilight Zone

You’ve probably never heard of Denver Water’s vaults, much less seen one. Neither had I. Until now. By Jimmy Luthye   Vault. The word itself evokes a sense of hidden mystery and intrigue. Naturally, I...

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Your water bill: Different path, same goals

The good, the bad and the confusing about next year’s water rates This example shows what a customer bill would look like if their average winter consumption was 5,000 gallons and they used an...

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And you thought fixing the kitchen sink was tough!

Mechanics replace giant valves at Moffat Treatment Plant By Jay Adams     Down in the depths and under the water filters of the 78-year-old Moffat Treatment Plant in Lakewood, Colorado, a team of...

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Will water get too expensive for some Americans?

Denver falls well below the national average but faces the same infrastructure costs that drive up bills nationwide. The post Will water get too expensive for some Americans? appeared first on News on...

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Upgrading the water system boosts Denver economy

$100 million Hillcrest project among infrastructure improvements that support thousands of local construction jobs. The post Upgrading the water system boosts Denver economy appeared first on News on...

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Now you see us, now you don’t

With safety and efficiency, Denver Water crews are replacing more pipe in fewer days on the street. The post Now you see us, now you don’t appeared first on News on TAP.

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Aftermath: What happens once the water recedes?

Denver Water pays over $145,000 to help property owners recover after water main break floods Highland neighborhood. The post Aftermath: What happens once the water recedes? appeared first on News on...

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When in Rome: Water as the Denverites water

Water shortages in the fabled Italian city underscore the need to invest in infrastructure, efficiency and planning. The post When in Rome: Water as the Denverites water appeared first on News on TAP.

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