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Providing Safe, Reliable Drinking Water#
Fort Collins Utilities is committed to providing safe, reliable drinking water. We are one of many water providers in Fort Collins. Our service area covers about 35 square miles. We serve more than 35,000 customers.
水Service Issues
To report a water or sewer problem,call 970-221-6700.Check for known issues »
Have water quality concerns?Troubleshoot common problems ».
If the problem cannot be resolved with the troubleshooting guides, report your concern to 970-221-6700.
Your Water#
水Sources
Learn more about where your drinking water comes from.
Source Water Monitoring and Watershed Protection
See how we monitor and protect our watersheds.
水Supply Planning
See how we manage our water supply to ensure water for customers.
水Treatment
Learn more about the treatment process.
水Distribution
Learn how water gets from the treatment plant to your tap.
水Quality
Learn how we monitor water quality through all stages of our water system.
Hot Topics#
水Supply Status & Quality
See how the 2020 wildfires impacted our water .
Contaminant Monitoring
See what’s being done about emerging contaminants.
Lead & Copper
Managing lead and copper in water is a public health responsibility that is shared among water utilities, consumers, manufacturers, regulators and plumbers.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
These chemicals are very persistent in the environment and in the human body – meaning they don’t break down and can accumulate over time.
COVID-19 Impacts to Water Quality
Your drinking water is safe to use from your tap as usual, as confirmed by theWorld Health Organization(WHO),Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC),Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) andAmerican Water Works Association(AWWA).
Algal Blooms
Algal blooms can be caused by a variety of algae and can occur in natural waterbodies under certain environmental conditions.
Pharmaceuticals
Safe disposal practices for unused prescription and over-the-counter medications are important to keep pharmaceuticals out of water bodies.
Fluoride
Currently, Fort Collins Utilities' drinking water fluoride levels are in the range of 0.60-0.75 ppm, with the fluoride system being monitored continuously.
水Supply Status & Quality
See how the 2020 wildfires impacted our water .
Contaminant Monitoring
See what’s being done about emerging contaminants.
Lead & Copper
Managing lead and copper in water is a public health responsibility that is shared among water utilities, consumers, manufacturers, regulators and plumbers.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
These chemicals are very persistent in the environment and in the human body – meaning they don’t break down and can accumulate over time.
COVID-19 Impacts to Water Quality
Your drinking water is safe to use from your tap as usual, as confirmed by theWorld Health Organization(WHO),Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC),Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) andAmerican Water Works Association(AWWA).
Algal Blooms
Algal blooms can be caused by a variety of algae and can occur in natural waterbodies under certain environmental conditions.
Pharmaceuticals
Safe disposal practices for unused prescription and over-the-counter medications are important to keep pharmaceuticals out of water bodies.
Fluoride
Currently, Fort Collins Utilities' drinking water fluoride levels are in the range of 0.60-0.75 ppm, with the fluoride system being monitored continuously.
水Quality Report#
View detailed information about where our water comes from, what it contains and other information.
Drinking Water Quality Policy#
City Council Resolution 93-144 adopted the Drinking Water Quality Policy to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality drinking water to Fort Collins Utilities' customers.
What'sIntheWorks: ProjectsandPrograms#
Halligan Water Supply Project
The Halligan Water Supply Project proposes to enlarge the existing Halligan Reservoir by approximately 8,200 acre-feet.
Safe Water Action Program (SWAP)
SWAP identifies and replaces galvanized service lines, which may have a lead gooseneck within the Fort Collins Utilities service area.
Capital Improvement Projects
See what capital improvement projects are currently in the works.
Raw Water Rental Program
Surplus water can be rented for irrigation purposes through the annual Raw Water Rental Program.
Guidelines & Resources#
水101
Do you know where our water comes from?
Conservation & Efficiency
Building & Development
Rates
Service Line Ownership & Responsibility
Landscape Guidelines
Did You Know?
You canrecycle your old refrigerator or freezerand receive a check for $35. Plus, we'll arrange to have it hauled away for free.
It is recommended that you aerate your lawn once a year.
Washing machines are most efficient when fully loaded.