Barbara Biggs, General Manager Roxborough Water & Sanitation District

At the annual public hearing on rates on March 15, proposed rate changes were reviewed and approved. To continue to encourage efficient water use, the Board of Directors approved the following new water usage tiers and water usage increases:   Tier 1 0-5,000 gallons $5.30 per thousand gallons Tier 2 5,001-10,000 gallons $6.25 per thousand gallons Tier 3 10,001 - 20,000 gallons $7.75 per thousand gallons Tier 4 20,001 - 40,000 gallons $10.00 per thousand gallons Tier 5 40,001 gallons and up $17.00 per thousand gallons   The Board has kept the Tier 1 rate the same since 2018 to ensure [...]

Click here to read the bio for the candidates. In May 2023, it will be time, once again, to select new members for the Roxborough Water & Sanitation District’s (RWSD or the District) Board of Directors. RWSD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors (Board). All members of the Board must own property or reside in the District’s service area and be registered to vote in Colorado. There are two seats on the RWSD’s Board open for the May 2023 election. One incumbent Board member is eligible to run for re-election, and another is term limited and cannot run again. [...]

Every spring, the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District (RWSD or District) completes the annual flushing of the distribution system. Flushing the distribution system removes any naturally occurring minerals in the water that may adhere to the water pipes during the winter when use is low, thereby protecting water quality and avoiding any problems with discolored water (see the FAQ for more details). Flushing also provides an opportunity to test hydrants throughout our system to ensure they are in good working condition. We post electronic signs throughout the District well in advance of the start of the annual flushing to let residents know [...]

At Roxborough Water and Sanitation District (RWSD) our top priority is providing you with reliable, safe drinking water. That’s why we test our raw-water source and finished waters regularly and comply with every regulation of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). What’s important to know is your drinking water remains safe to drink. In the fall of 2022, RWSD voluntarily participated in proactive testing for a group of unregulated chemicals scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. This program was designed to help water providers across Colorado and the [...]

Do you know where your home’s water shut-off valve is located? Artic weather like the predictions for later this week can cause pipes to burst in your home. Heed these tips to avoid expensive and wasteful water leaks this winter. Before cold weather hits: Learn the location of your home’s water shut-off valve. If a pipe breaks, you’ll need to shut off the water to your house to minimize damage. In most single-family homes, the valve is in the basement or crawl space, on a wall facing the street. Make sure everyone in your household knows how to shut off the [...]

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT C.R.S. § 32-1-1001(2)(a) This NOTICE is required by State law. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Boards of Directors of ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT (“District”) and PLUM VALLEY HEIGHTS SUBDISTRICT OF THE ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT (“Subdistrict”) will hold a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M., on Wednesday, the 16th day of November, 2022, at which the District and the Subdistrict will consider and may take such action to fix and/or increase domestic water and sanitary sewer fees, rates and charges, and system development charges imposed on property in the boundaries of the Subdistrict. [...]

Our number one priority is providing safe, reliable, great tasting water to the community. Which is why I am sharing with you what we are doing to monitor for emerging contaminants such as PFAS. There’s been a lot of media attention lately on PFAS chemicals being detected in drinking water. PFAS is an abbreviation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances which are manmade chemicals used in metal plating and a wide variety of consumer products including fire-suppressing foam, carpets, paints, polishes, and waxes. Nationwide PFAS is being detected in source waters near manufacturing plants using PFAS in their processes. Here in Colorado, [...]

You’ve probably seen the headlines about the how the drought is affecting the water levels in the Colorado River. With the reduced water flowing out of the Colorado River, it has lowered the water being held in Lake Powell to approaching the “dead pool” level. Once the water goes below this level, the hydropower plant cannot generate power. Millions of people will need to find an alternative power source for their homes. The lowering of the Colorado River is also affecting water levels at associated reservoirs. Boat ramps will not open this summer at Blue Mesa Reservoir. Lake Mead is so [...]

Every spring, the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District (RWSD or District) completes our annual flushing of the distribution system. Flushing the distribution system removes any naturally occurring minerals in the water that may adhere to the water pipes during the winter when use is low, thereby protecting water quality and avoiding any problems with discolored water (see the Hydrant Flushing FAQ at https://www.roxwater.org/faqs/ for more details). Flushing also provides an opportunity to test hydrants throughout our system to ensure they are in good working condition. We post electronic signs throughout the District well in advance of the start of the annual [...]

At the annual public hearing on rates on March 16, proposed rate changes were reviewed and approved. To continue to encourage efficient water use and conservation and cover the 2.5% increase in Aurora’s rates, the Board of Directors approved the following new water usage tiers and water usage increases:   Tier 1 0-5,000 gallons $5.30 per thousand gallons Tier 2 5,001-10,000 gallons $5.75 per thousand gallons Tier 3 10,001 - 20,000 gallons $7.00 per thousand gallons Tier 4 20,001 - 40,000 gallons $8.50 per thousand gallons Tier 5 40,001 gallons and up $13.75 per thousand gallons   This is the third [...]