State water regulators brief Elbert County on Denver Basin groundwater, subdivision risks
Division of Water Resources staff told the Elbert County Planning Commission that Denver Basin aquifers underlie most of the county and require special review for subdivision referrals; they urged counties to consider renewable sources and offered a hydrogeology follow‑up presentation.
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Mike Mottz and Ariel Hacker of the Colorado Division of Water Resources spoke to the Elbert County Planning Commission about how Denver Basin groundwater is treated under state law and what staff look for in land‑development referrals.
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