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Wastewater History Timeline#

The City of Fort Collins first settled
Colorado Agriculture College Opened
Sewer Districts were formed by private property owners

Thirty-one water districts were formed during this time.

Notice of Violation from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Sewage discharges into the Cache la Poudre River.

Colorado Agriculture College becomes Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Board of Health gained authority

Once the Board of Health gained authority they pushed the City of Fort Collins to build the Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility.

Mulberry Wastewater Reclamation Facility went online
Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts becomes Colorado State University
Drake Water Reclamation Facility was built
Meadow Springs Ranch was purchased

The ranch purchased for the purpose of beneficial use of biosolids application.

Modifications to the Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility were completed
  • Three-stage BNR facility
  • Odor control advancements
Drake Water Reclamation Facility Phase I modifications were completed
  • Three-stage BNR facility
  • Odor control advancements
  • Conversion from Chlorine to UV disinfection
  • Future water resource recovery projects

Did You Know?

You can save up to 10% on heating bills by using a programmable or smart thermostat to minimize heating when away from home or asleep.

Opening windows on summer evenings brings in cool outdoor air.

Fats, oils and grease can clog the pipes in your home and the City’s wastewater system. Don’t put them down the drain. Toss them instead.