FAQs
- The Colorado-Big Thompson (CBT) Project via Horsetooth Reservoir
- The Cache la Poudre River basin, including the Michigan Ditch and Joe Wright Reservoir system
Where does our water come from?
Utilities' manages drinking water from two sources:
The amount of water Utilities receives from Horsetooth Reservoir and the Poudre River varies seasonally and year to year, but we typically use more Horsetooth than Poudre water.
To find your water service area, click here.
What is the difference between conservation and efficiency?
In general, water conservation refers to human behaviors, like taking shorter showers. Water efficiency refers to technologies like high-efficiency showerheads.
What is the highest water use for Fort Collins Utilities customers?
Check out the 2023 Water Conservation Annual Report by clicking here.