10-19-26 Water Resources Advisory Board Meeting

The City of Boulder Water Resources Advisory Board met on October 19, 2026. The board received a water-quality program update covering anticipated stormwater and wastewater permit changes, future nutrient requirements, and drinking-water monitoring for PFAS and lead. Staff said new permit requirements could increase operating costs and laboratory workload, while the scale of future capital needs remains uncertain; the city is using placeholders in its out-year capital improvement planning and expects more clarity as regulations develop. The board also heard updates on Boulder Creek E. coli monitoring, greenways maintenance, Eurasian watermilfoil removal at Boulder Reservoir, and the city’s grease-interceptor compliance program. A rate study is expected to come before the board for feedback, and the Goose Creek Trunk Sewer project is scheduled to begin nearby, affecting access to a future meeting.

A wildfire-mitigation project at Trim Hill has begun with a $900,000 state grant and a 20% utilities contribution; tree thinning is complete and pile burning is planned for winter. For reservoir milfoil, the city is using diver-assisted suction harvesting and working with Mile High Youth Corps and EcoCycle; no contract award or project cost was identified. The board approved the September meeting minutes and voted to adjourn. No procurement award, bid approval, or new spending authorization was identified in the transcript.