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Highlands Ranch water district moves to Drought Watch as snowpack and reservoir levels lag

Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District Board · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Highlands Ranch Water and Sanitation District officials reported the South Platte Basin snowpack at about 59% of average and reservoir storage near 60%, prompting a move to Drought Watch and voluntary conservation measures including a 5–10% reduction request and expanded outreach and rebates.

Sam Calkins, General Manager of the Highlands Ranch Water and Sanitation District, told the Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District board on Feb. 24 that snowpack in the South Platte River Basin is approximately 59% of average and current reservoir storage is about 60% full, prompting the water district to enter “Drought Watch,” the…

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