What is the difference between aquifer/well water and surface water?
Unlike Denver Basin groundwater (above), surface water resources are replenished with seasonal rains and snows. Surface water comes from rivers, can be stored in reservoirs for later use, and is treated prior to delivery to customers. It is important for districts like ECCV to maintain a “portfolio” of water resources that rely mainly on this kind of renewable water resource. For example, the entire Denver Water system is built on renewable surface water collected in Colorado’s mountains, piped to the Front Range, and stored for municipal use. • What is the direct benefit of the Northern Project to my family and me? This project will bring renewable water into the District. This benefits you, the ECCV resident, in many ways. First and foremost, the project will serve as an assurance of clean water for everyday use (drinking, gardening, cleaning and irrigating) in the future. This in turn will enhance the value of your property investment. • If renewable surface water is so important, w
