Water and Sewer Board - 11 Aug 2026

The City of Englewood Colorado Water and Sewer Board held a meeting on August 11, 2026, primarily focused on water conservation measures amid historic drought conditions. The board discussed a resolution recommending mandatory water use restrictions, moving from voluntary to two-day watering limits per week, to preserve critically low water reserves. Public comments highlighted concerns about the city's own water use and the impact of restrictions on residents, especially those engaged in food production. The board debated enforcement mechanisms, exceptions for food production watering, and the balance between administrative authority and legislative oversight. The board ultimately approved recommending the resolution to city council with amendments explicitly allowing exceptions for produce watering. Additionally, the board approved several procurement-related items including releasing a utility agreement for duplex properties, approving a multi-agency intergovernmental agreement with USGS and others for stream gauging, authorizing a temporary occupancy permit with BNSF Railway for construction access, and awarding a $500,000 on-call contract for emergency water, sewer, and stormwater repairs to CNL Water Solutions. Other agenda items were deferred to the September meeting. The discussions reflected a focus on managing scarce water resources responsibly while addressing operational and contractual needs for water infrastructure maintenance and improvement.