Officials warn Great Western Reservoir needs major work; staff recommends 7% water‑rate increase and commercial tiers
Water‑utility staff told council that failing outlet pipes and clogged tow drains at Great Western Reservoir threaten reuse supplies — the reservoir supplies about 70% of reuse demand — and outlined three options (selective repair, full replacement estimated at $48M, or decommissioning) while recommending a 7% rate increase and new commercial tiers to shore up enterprise finances.
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Broomfield water officials told council on July 21 that Great Western Reservoir is suffering infrastructure degradation that could threaten the reuse water system that supplies parks, HOAs and other customers.
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