Thursday, April 30, 2009
Where does Colorado Springs water come from?
Colorado Springs water comes from a few places. A recent report from the Colorado Springs Utility Company says that 75% of Colorado Springs water comes from mountain springs from areas like Aspen, Leadville, and Breckenge. The other 25% comes from local water sources and local ground water sources. Local surface water sources includes Pikes Peak (Northern and Southern Slopes), Cheyenne Creeks, Fountain Creek, Peakview Reservoir in Monument, and Northfield Watershed. Local groundwater sources include, Arapahoe-4 wells, Denver-1 well, Laramie-Fox Hills-1 well, Widefield-4 wells.
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