Water#
Providing Safe, Reliable Drinking Water#
Fort Collins Utilities is committed to providing safe, reliable drinking water now and into the future.
We are one of several water districts that provides water to Fort Collins residents, businesses and industries. Serving more than 35,000 customers, our service area covers about 35 square miles.
Responsible for water from source to tap, we manage a large portfolio of water rights, store and divert raw water, process and treat drinking water, and distribute it to customers while monitoring the quality every step of the way. Scroll down for details.
Report a Water Service Issue
Report a water or wastewater (sewer) outage or service disruption by calling 970-221-6700.
Do You Have Water Quality Concerns?
If the problem that you are experiencing cannot be resolved with the information in the troubleshooting guides (linked below), report your concern to 970-221-6700.
Your Water#
Water Sources
Learn more about where your drinking water comes from and how we manage and plan for our water supply to ensure clean, reliable water for customers now and into the future.
Water Treatment
Learn more about the treatment process and see how we provide reliable drinking water of superior quality and learn about water monitoring.
Water Quality Monitoring#
We take water quality very seriously and are committed to providing safe, high-quality, reliable drinking water to our customers. Our treated drinking water consistently surpasses state and federal standards for purity.
Hot Topics#
Water Supply Status & Quality
See how the 2020 wildfires affected our water supply and watershed.
Contaminant Monitoring
We stay on top of the latest research when it comes to emerging contaminants to make sure our water quality remains optimal.
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 the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American 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.
Water Supply Status & Quality
See how the 2020 wildfires affected our water supply and watershed.
Contaminant Monitoring
We stay on top of the latest research when it comes to emerging contaminants to make sure our water quality remains optimal.
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 the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American 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.
Policies & Reports#
Water 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's In the Works: Projects and Programs#
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#
Did You Know?
There are more than 500 miles of water mains throughout Fort Collins.
Purchasing ENERGY STAR® appliances when replacing old ones helps you save energy and money without sacrificing performance.
Home office and overall electronics typically use very little electricity (1 cent or less per hour on average).