Just because something can go down a drain, doesn’t mean it should. If it flushes, it doesn’t mean it should. Most homes and businesses in the Eagle River valley are connected to a sewage collection system. Thus, what goes down a local drain is destined for a wastewater treatment plant. These facilities are designed […]
Author: Amy Schweig
District and Authority adopt Eagle River Regional Water Efficiency Plan
Water efficiency is not necessarily about using less water, it is about wasting less water. The boards of the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority have unanimously approved and adopted the Eagle River Regional Water Efficiency Plan. The plan is a joint effort by the district […]
Low streamflows prompt halt in special irrigation permits
Effective immediately: No new special irrigation permits. In response to low stream flows, the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District will no longer issue special irrigation permits, which are normally available for newly-seeded areas. Local streams are the source water for the district to supply customers with water for indoor and outdoor uses. […]
Water supply emergency called for East Vail through Cordillera due to potential extended power outage
All outdoor water use must cease immediately. The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority have issued a Water Supply Emergency for their entire service area, from East Vail through Cordillera, due to a potential extended power outage associated with the Red Canyon Fire. All non-essential water […]
Draft water efficiency plan available for review
Public comment accepted through July 30 The draft Eagle River Regional Water Efficiency Plan is available for review by the public, which can submit comments through July 30. The plan is a joint effort by the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority that outlines actions the organizations will […]
Water Use Regulations
The normal Water Use Regulations are in effect year round. Adhere to the odd/even outdoor water use schedule based on the last digit in your street address. Watering must occur before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. on your watering day The watering day is from midnight to midnight. Properties with both odd and even [...]
Neighborhood transformation kickoff: Stillwater Employee Housing
Homes for the professionals who provide our community with vital water services. Join us June 1 for a brief celebration and ground-turning at the site of the future Stillwater employee housing neighborhood in Edwards. The $14 million capital project will add 21 units to the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District’s already strong […]
Community Open House & Reception: Edwards wastewater facility improvements
Call for comments on Eagle Mine Superfund site cleanup plan
The future of the Eagle Mine Superfund site – and its downstream neighbors in Eagle County – is at a critical juncture.
Aug. 11 (8/11) serves as convenient reminder to always call 811 before digging
Don’t make a judgment call, make a phone call. Aug. 11 (8/11) serves as a natural reminder for district customers to call 811 two to three business days prior to any digging project. 811 is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that connects excavators with underground facility owners in order to prevent unintentional strike […]
