How much water do we need?

Today alone residents and businesses in Castle Rock will use about 15 million gallons of water. How is Castle Rock Water ensuring enough water now and for the future?

Anticipating demand with undetermined growth, changing weather conditions, and updated conservation efforts is the purpose of the Water Resources Strategic Master Plan. This plan is currently being updated and community input is essential to its success. Tell us what you think with a short 13-question survey.

Castle Rock Water has accomplished a lot in the past 5 years. We’ve imported water, fortified more surface water, established storage in Chatfield and Rueter-Hess reservoirs, built more groundwater wells and just this past year, secured long-term water supply with reuse water. The next 5 years are anticipated to be about refining what we’ve done with storing more water, building pipelines to get that water where we need it, and looking for more imported options. Diversifying supplies makes for a more sustainable future and planning and modeling make sure Castle Rock Water is prepared.

Castle Rock Water is more than water

Castle Rock Water has $703 million in assets, including five water plants; 1,027 miles of service lines; 4,434 fire hydrants; 5,406 stormwater inlets; and much more. PJ Thorstenson, Asset Program Manager, along with his team, figure out where things are and keep track of them for water service, operational maintenance, and community development. It’s a bit tricky since most of this infrastructure is underground and out of sight. And, some of it is old. Using geographic information system (GIS) mapping, global positioning systems (GPS), some field inspection, and a lot of maps, PJ works with utility staff to build software systems that track when and where this town-wide infrastructure needs to updated or replaced. PJ understands how each of the small pieces fit with the bigger picture. Though he’s had experience at the state and federal levels with GIS, his start was mapping the natural features and wildlife habitat in the Florida everglades. PJ says it is getting back to working with a small municipality that gives him a connection to his local community and the environment that makes working for Castle Rock Water so rewarding.

Gotta' question about irrigation?

Rick Schultz, Castle Rock Water's Water Efficiency Supervisor is here to answer those tough questions you have about ensuring a healthy, yet water efficient landscape. During this free, online webinar, Rick will talk about rain sensors, soil sensors and changing watering needs for cooler temperatures. However, he really wants to hear the questions, issues and problems that you are having in your landscape. Register and come with questions!

Ask the Expert webinar, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 6 - 7 p.m.

Stormwater project in street construction

Water projects in your backyard

Tearing up the road and disruption in water service are never pleasant, but it usually means progress! Many of Castle Rock Water's projects are listed on the Development Activity Map - on the Town Projects tab. Descriptions and timelines of these water projects are also on the webpages at CRgov.com/WaterProjects. Other Town projects from Parks and Recreation and Public Works can also be found on the map.