Southwest Metropolitan WSD

Where does your water come from? Denver's municipal water originates from rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs and springs fed by pristine mountain snowmelt. Denver Water's supply consists entirely of surface water from watersheds encompassing 4,000 square miles on both sides of the Continental Divide.

Denver Water stores its water in five mountain reservoirs — Antero, Eleven Mile Canyon, Cheesman, Dillon and Gross. From these reservoirs, water travels to one of three treatment facilities through an intricate network of streams, canals and pipelines. After treatment, water flows through both gravity systems and pumps to underground reservoirs before reaching homes and businesses through more than 3,000 miles of distribution pipes.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has conducted source water assessments identifying potential contamination sources reaching Denver Water's terminal reservoirs at Strontia Springs, Marston and Ralston. These include: EPA Areas of Concern, Wastewater Discharge Sites, Storage Tank Sites, Mine Sites, Urban/Residential Areas, Agricultural Operations, Forest Lands, and Transportation Networks. For detailed information, contact the department at 303-692-2000.

Denver Water serves 1.4 million people with high-quality water through a system funded by water rates and connection fees, not taxes. Our rigorous testing program collects over 35,000 samples annually with 68,000 tests to ensure water safety and quality. The treatment process includes coagulation/flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and corrosion control to deliver safe, clean water to your tap.

1. How do I locate NAVFAC design guides?
   Visit http://dod.Wbdg.Org/ for comprehensive design guides.
2. What technical policies or standards does NAVFAC follow?
   All technical policies and standards can be found at http://dod.Wbdg.Org/
3. Where can I get current information on BRAC 2005?
   Visit http://www.Defenselink.Mil/brac/ for the latest updates.
4. Why am I seeing a login prompt when clicking certain links?
   Login prompts indicate access to restricted areas. Contact your local WebMaster if you require access.
5. Does NAVFAC post job openings on the website?
   Current NAVFAC job openings can be found via the 'Careers' link in the footer section.
6. How do I find the nearest NAVFAC location?
   Navigate to 'Organization' in the top menu, select 'NAVFAC Worldwide', then use the interactive map to locate facilities in your area.
7. What is military family housing privatization?
   The Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) allows private developers to own, operate and maintain military housing where economically beneficial and when national security isn't compromised.
8. Why is the Department of Defense privatizing military housing?
   DoD initiated privatization to address deteriorating housing conditions and shortage of quality affordable housing options for service members.