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Identified Strategies

About the Plan

Douglas County is developing a long range water plan to ensure a reliable supply through 2050. Your feedback will help set future priorities.

schedule for the DoCo water plan project

Learn more about the project findings

  • 31 water providers that serve the 394,000 residents of the county
  • Total water demand based on provider surveys was calculated at 67,267 AFY, with a average daily volume of 60
  • Population projections for the county are expected to exceed 500,000 by 2050, and total water demand by 2050 is estimated to be 96,073 AFY

  • Current supply = 133,471 AFY, 2050 Supply projection = 141,034 AFY
  • Regional partnership between Aurora Water, Denver Water, and the South Metro WISE Authority will play a key role
  • Single-family residential makes up the highest use category
  • Project water supplies are expected to increase by 2050