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 […]
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Notice of meeting to consider budget amendment for ERWSD
NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT for EAGLE RIVER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District’s 2019 Budget; that a copy of the proposed Amended 2019 Budget has been filed at the District’s office, 846 Forest Road, Vail, Colorado, […]
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 […]
Sewer system work on Hwy 6 & 24 in Dowd Junction, Sept. 4-5
Single-lane alternating traffic between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. U.S. Highway 6 & 24, near the Minturn Interstate 70 exits, will operate with alternating one-way traffic on Tuesday, Sept. 4 and Wednesday, Sept. 5, while Eagle River Water & Sanitation District contractors perform investigative work for future sewer system improvements. Crews will work along […]
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 […]
Emergency water outage on Nottingham Road: 8/8/18
Nottingham Road sidewalk project causes water main break UPDATE: August 8, 2018 – 9:20 p.m. Water service has been restored on Nottingham Road in Avon to the buildings that were affected by the water main break. The town of Avon’s sidewalk project contractor finished repairs; crews completed leak checks and flushed the affected area to […]
Nottingham Road sidewalk project requires temporary water outages on Aug. 7 and 14
Planned water outage to affect nine, possibly 17, Nottingham Road complexes. Wildridge, Mountain Star should conserve water both Tuesdays to preserve tank storage. Water service will be temporarily shut down starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 7) and again the following Tuesday (Aug. 14) to a portion of Nottingham Road in Avon as part […]
