Do you carry a water bottle, coffee cup, or another container with you to minimize how much trash you create? Perhaps you carry one to save money. Tap water is readily available for free refills and many places give you a discount if you fill your own cup when you purchase their coffee. We […]
Author: Diane Johnson
District GM on state citation
Public Notice included in July 2019 billing statements By General Manager Linn Brooks As a local government formed to operate the public water and wastewater systems, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District’s purpose is to provide safe drinking water to our customers and to return clean water back to local streams via one of […]
July 2 Water main break on June Creek Rd. in Singletree
7:15 p.m. update (last update) Water service has been restored to all properties. Crews will remain onsite until back-filling and cleanup operations are complete. 6:15 p.m. update Crews responded overnight to a water main break on June Creek Road between Chaparral Road and Rowel Drive. Homes on Lariat Rd., Chaparral Rd., and […]
District celebrates employees
Professional development and longevity crucial to organizational success Eagle River Water & Sanitation District celebrated its employees’ outstanding performance, longevity, and certifications earned. Eight individuals were recognized for strong commitment to district organizational values: Accountability – Kailey Rosema Community Partnership – Amy Vogt Customer Confidence – Woodson Spring Environmental Stewardship – Cat Hayes Leadership […]
May snow means what?
The federal snow measuring site on Vail Mountain received 2.2 inches of “snow water equivalent” (SWE) in two days this week. Snow fell at about that rate in early March. Remember those pow days? The site has accumulated 3.7 inches of SWE since May 1. That’s how much it received between October 2018 and […]
May 20: Eagle River Valley State of the River Public Meeting
How communities impact water is theme of Monday discussion. The annual Eagle River Valley State of the River community meeting will take place at 5:15 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. Presented by the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, the Colorado River District, and the Eagle River Watershed Council, this […]
Snowmobile public auction closes Jan. 17
The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District is selling two snowmobiles using the Public Surplus online auction service. Bidding opened Jan. 7 and closes at 6 p.m. Jan. 17. Fleet and facilities maintenance coordinator Gusty Kanakis said, “As a local government, we want to provide water and wastewater services at a reasonable cost to […]
Keep fire hydrants clear of snow
Boards to review proposed 2019 budgets, rates Nov. 15
Boards to consider water and wastewater service rate increases as part of proposed 2019 budgets The boards of directors of Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority and Eagle River Water & Sanitation District will review their proposed 2019 budgets on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. The authority board meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. and the district board […]
Customer service office closed Nov. 12
The customer service office is closed Monday, Nov. 12, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. The closure includes billing and customer service, as well as routine field operations. Customers may make a credit card payment anytime online, by phone (call 970-476-7480 and press 1) or by using the payment drop box at the Vail […]
