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Westminster Drought Watch Begins April 15
The City of Westminster will implement a Drought Watch starting April 15 due to below-average water supply. While mandatory restrictions aren't yet in place, residents are encouraged to conserve water voluntarily. Suggested measures include limiting lawn watering and checking irrigation systems. Ongoing conservation efforts are crucial as the city faces dry conditions.
City of Westminster Launches WATER Task Force to Strengthen Water Affordability and Transparency
The City of Westminster seeks residents for the WATER Task Force, an advisory group focused on water affordability and sustainability. The task force will advise on water rate structures and conservation programs while aiding the 2027 budget process. Recruitment begins on March 4, 2026, with diverse member representation sought.
Drinking Water Facility Project Begins
The Westminster Boulevard Drinking Water Facility will begin construction this fall after extensive planning. This modern facility addresses water quality challenges and adheres to federal guidelines, ensuring safe drinking water for the community. A groundbreaking celebration with food, activities, and prizes is scheduled for September 24 from 5 to 6:30 pm.
Westminster Launches New ADA-accessible Website
The City will launch a new and improved website on March 18, focusing on ADA accessibility and mobile-friendliness, featuring a resident-first design. It includes fewer pages, an integrated news hub, and a service request portal. Continuous improvements will follow based on resident feedback, enhancing community engagement and user experience.
Why does my water taste different in the fall?
It’s called turnover! Some of you may notice that your water tastes a little different in early to mid October. Don’t worry—that’s normal! Usually around October of each year, turnover begins at Standley Lake, which is a seasonal change between summer and winter when water from the bottom of the lake naturally rises to the top.
New Water Treatment Facility in Westminster Coming in 2028
Beginning in fall of 2023, work will begin on a new, modern water treatment facility in Westminster that will reliably provide 15 million gallons of water per day (MGD). The new facility will be built on property the City recently acquired on Westminster Boulevard just north of 98th Avenue, a site that had been previously destined for development.
Waterwise Ways to a Better Garden
The sun has returned to the front range, and Westminster residents to their gardens. As you plan your…
Westminster Could Save $100M After Reevaluating Water Treatment Plant Options
Westminster City Council has taken a significant step toward acquiring land along Westminster Boulevard for a new water treatment plant. Construction of the new water treatment plant and the acquisition of the proposed site is contingent on City Council’s approval of the second reading of the councillor’s bill which is currently planned for early February 2023.
Westminster City Council to Consider Four Water Treatment Facility Options
Westminster City Council will consider four alternative options to a proposed water treatment facility project at their January 23, 2023 meeting. City Council directed staff to stop work on the Water2025 project in November 2021, which at the time had a projected cost of $250 million. City staff has since identified additional options that better balance the need to modernize the city’s water infrastructure while ensuring safe and clean drinking water at affordable rates for residents.
Residents are Saving Both Water and Money with ‘Waterwise’ Yards
Westminster resident Tricia Arellano loves planting season and is counting down the days until she can be back…