Denver’s water story over the past 48 hours centers on clear skies, minimal precipitation, major infrastructure upgrades, and reassuring news about the taps supplying its 1.5 million residents. Following a dry October so far, the Denver area saw no notable rain—October rain totals languish at just 0.08 inches, which is 8 percent of the normal 0.99 inch for the month, according to Weather and Climate Info. AccuWeather and other forecast services confirm that these last two days were rain-free, with temperatures mostly at or just above average—maximums in the lower 60s and chilly nights around the mid-40s.For those wondering about their drinking water, Denver Water has poured resources—literally and figuratively—into keeping supplies reliable and high quality. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce reports the utility’s largest facility, the Foothills Treatment Plant near Roxborough, kicked off a $12 million upgrade project. These improvements involve updating electrical systems, swapping out 48 aging water control valves, and modernizing a hydropower generator that’s been in place since the mid-1980s. This plant alone can treat up to 280 million gallons per day, making it a backbone of the metro’s tap water. At the same time, construction continues on a $600 million North System renewal, including a high-tech treatment facility and a new pipeline, all to safeguard and modernize service for 1.4 million metro residents.The forecast for water abundance is secure even though the skies have stayed dry recently. Denver Water’s CEO Alan Salazar told Coyote Gulch and Denver Water, these investments are part of a $1.7 billion, decade-long plan to upgrade pipes, storage, and treatment to withstand warming temperatures and more variable weather. The Board of Water Commissioners approved a small rate increase for 2026, emphasizing the need for conservation and equity to keep clean water affordable for everyone. According to Denver Water, continued upgrades and system resilience have never been more critical, with the region investing in readiness for drought and climate challenges.A note for those tracking area reservoirs and big water projects: legal drama surrounding Gross Dam continues, with mediation between Denver Water and environmental groups scheduled for the end of this month. Construction on raising the dam wall resumes, aiming to provide crucial new storage on the north side of Denver’s delivery system, balancing out heavy reliance on southern storage basins, according to the Colorado Sun.Despite the lack of rain and the early freeze warnings at night, there are no reported issues with water quality. Denver’s drinking water remains safe, thanks to rigorous treatment, ongoing upgrades, and year-round monitoring by teams of engineers, water quality specialists, and plant operators who never stop working behind the scenes.For anyone keeping an eye on future conditions, remember that October generally isn’t a rainy month for Denver. The five average rainy days per month rarely produce more than a drizzle, and Denver October often skates below 25 millimeters of total rainfall, based on Weather2Travel and PredictWind data. In fact, the city hasn’t seen any significant snow in October 2025 yet, a bit unusual and worth watching as the season shifts.Thanks for tuning in to this Denver water update. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date with news that matters most to our community. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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