OUR WATER
TREATMENT PROCESS
Ute Water proudly operates a conventional water treatment facility with chemical flocculation, sedimentation, dual-media filtration, corrosion control, fluoridation and disinfection. There are multiple source waters available to Ute Water, but the preferred sources are the Jerry Creek Reservoirs on the Grand Mesa.
Aluminum sulfate and cationic polymer are added to the raw water for coagulation. Coagulated particles are allowed to settle out before going to the dual media filters. The filters effectively remove particulate.
Filtered water enters the clear well where caustic soda is added to increase pH for optimization of chloramination and corrosion control. Ammonia is added as water exits the clear well for chloramination. Throughout the treatment process, analyzers, level gauges, and other monitoring equipment are in place to continuously monitor and alert personnel of changing conditions. Finished water is then introduced to the distribution system.
CURRENT WATER QUALITY DASHBOARD
The Water Quality Dashboard is a snapshot of the District's water quality each week. The dashboard is updated each Friday before 5:00 p.m. and the information is reflective of the previous week's water quality.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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20 1/2 Road and I Road Waterline Improvement ProjectThe District will install 2,000 feet of 2-inch waterline at 31 3/4 Road, north of B 1/2 Road, to improve the District's distribution system. Traffic control will be utilized for this project.
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31 3/4 Road Waterline Improvement ProjectThe District will install 900 feet of 2-inch waterline extensions at 31 3/4 Road, north of B 1/2 Road. The purpose of the project is to improve the District's distribution system. Traffic control will be utilized for this project.
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F ½ Parkway Project Phase 2The District will coordinate with the City of Grand Junction's efforts to construct a new traffic corridor along F 1/2 Road from 24 1/2 Road to 25 Road to install new water infrastructure. The District will install 3,550 feet of new 12-inch C900 PVC to replace the 12-inch AC pipe along 25 Road and new fire hydrants. Construction is anticipated to start in late July 2025.
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Monument Valley Pump Station ProjectThe District will be installing a new pump station and pipelines to improve the District’s distribution system operations in the high-elevation areas of the Redlands.
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Southside Transmission Main Waterline Replacement Project Schedule HThe District is planning to replace approximately 11,000 feet of 24-inch concrete pipe with 30-inch welded steel pipe from 36 ¾ Road and E Road to 38 Road and Horse Mountain Road.
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West Morrison Court Waterline ReplacementUte Water Conservancy District is replacing approximately 1,600 feet of 8-inch water line on West Morrison Court. The District’s Utility Maintenance department will begin construction the week of March 24, 2025. The project is estimated to be completed in late April. During this project, materials will be delivered to the site and stored accordingly. The asphalt will be milled as part of the process. Work will begin in the cul-de-sac and progress towards Dakota Drive. Access to residences will be maintained at all times. Construction hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There may be several planned water service outages during the project to ensure the safety of those working on the project and to connect water services to the new water line. The District takes great pride in leaving work sites clean following the completion of a project. The asphalt is tentatively scheduled to be replaced in May.
OUR ABSOLUTE TRUTH
Why do we want the best water around? Because it’s our water too. For 65 years, we’ve treated the snowmelt found on the Grand Mesa, and a few other sources to make it the freshest we can. That’s the absolute truth.
Because our founders knew a life with out clean water, we're committed to making sure you never do.
The process from capturing freshly fallen snowmelt from the Grand Mesa is one that makes the District unique and is admired by other water providers across the nation. The Grand Mesa, also recognized as the world's largest flattop mesa, is the primary watersheds for the District, and the gravity-fed system that delivers the pristine snowmelt to your tap is unique to the District.
Each drop of water that comes out of the tap has originated from the Grand Mesa and is brought to you by dedicated employees who helped capture, move, treat, and distribute the water to your home.
We don't make the water, but we make sure it gets to you and that's it's safe for you to consume, because Ute Water is our water too.
And that's our absolute truth.
WATER QUALITY REPORTS
Ute Water Conservancy District produces an annual Water Quality Report in accordance with the State of Colorado and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). These reports are also recognized as Consumer Confident Reports. The annual Water Quality Report can be found below, or a paper copy can be requested by contacting the District. The Water Quality Report is a great resource to learn more about the District's treatment process and the substances that are tested for in drinking water.
Water providers are required to include the data collected in a full calendar year. Therefore, the latest report available will be from the prior calendar year.
If you have any questions about the Water Quality Reports or would like to request a hard copy, please contact us here or download the reports below.