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 […]
Wastewater
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 […]
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 […]
South Frontage Road West lane closure in Intermountain through June
Flaggers, temporary traffic light, will manage single-lane alternating traffic in the open lane. A portion of South Frontage Road West between Stephens Park and Elliot Road in Intermountain will operate with alternating one-way traffic through June due to an infrastructure improvement project undertaken by the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and town of […]
Routine sewer system maintenance in Minturn, EagleVail
Crews using jetting trucks to clear sewer mains Routine sewer main maintenance operations begin May 21 in Minturn and continue through late June. Crews will then perform maintenance operations in EagleVail during July and August. Eagle River Water & Sanitation District staff use jetting trucks to clear mains throughout the areas and work generally occurs […]
National Drug Take Back Event is April 28
Collection sites in Vail, Edwards, and Gypsum on April 28. Permanent drop boxes in Vail, Avon, and Eagle. Local law enforcement agencies are participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28. Personnel from the Vail Police Department and the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office will host collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
Gore Valley Trail temporary closure Oct. 25
Temporary closure of Gore Valley Trail between Dowd Junction and Intermountain is set for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 due to sewer main maintenance. The Gore Valley Trail between Dowd Junction and Intermountain will close from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, for sewer main maintenance. Eagle River Water & […]
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.
Spring pond odors
In light of additional reports of a similar odor near Nottingham Lake in Avon, please see the updated information on alpine pond odors at the bottom of this page. Media Coverage: Read a story in the Vail Daily and listen to a radio interview on KZYR. The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District has […]
