BANCROFT-CLOVER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
900 South Wadsworth Boulevard
Lakewood, Colorado 80226-4306
(303) 922-1113
NEWSLETTER
October 2009 Editor: David Irish
General Manager 303-922-1113
Early Winter? Time to Winterize!
The beginning of October has brought a taste of the seasons to come. Cold nighttime temperatures are nearing freezing and soon the snow will begin to fly. Some winterizing ideas are below and do not wait; winter will be here before long!
· Locate and test your water shut off valve in the basement or crawl space in case of an emergency. Call the District office for a free service call to help if you do not know where the shut off valve is.
· Turn off and drain sprinkler system (blow out zones with compressed air if necessary).
· Check basement and crawl space for any area that could allow for cold air to blow in and freeze a pipe. Install heat tape on piping in areas that normally get very cold to prevent damage.
· Disconnect hoses from the house and install an insulated cap if the hose connection is on the north side or always in the shade. Insulated caps are available at most hardware stores.
· Turn off water service and winterize homes or businesses if there will be no heat in the building.
· Be sure to close garage doors! Many homes have piping in the walls or above the garage that will freeze if the doors are left open.
· If you will be going on vacation in the colder months, have a friend or neighbor check on the home while you are away to ensure the furnace is working properly.
District Customers Receive More Rebates from Denver Water
The customers of Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District have received thousands of dollars from the Denver Water Rebate Program. Bancroft is among the top Districts receiving rebate money since Denver Water began the program. Rebates are still available for the purchase of water saving devices such as High Efficiency Clothes Washers, High Efficiency and Low Flow Toilets, Wireless Rain Sensors, and ET Sprinkler Controllers. Detailed information and rebate forms are available on the Denver Water web site www.denverwater.org. Please check the eligible model numbers carefully as the rebates are only available for certain approved models. All forms are to be submitted to Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District office located at 900 South Wadsworth Blvd. at the intersection of Wadsworth and Kentucky. Bancroft will check the address and forward the rebate requests to Denver Water for processing.
2009 Capital Projects Near Completion
The extensive 2009 Capital Projects are winding down. This year the District performed the following infrastructure improvement projects:
· 2009 Waterline Replacement Project with over 11,000 feet of new water line, hydrant replacements, and new fire hydrant additions for better coverage.
· Rehabilitation of the Pierson Pumping Station.
· Additions and changes to the water distribution system in conjunction with Denver Water to allow for the pressure to be improved for over 800 homes at a great savings of electrical and pumping upgrade costs over time to the Bancroft customers.
These projects have been very difficult to perform in small streets in older developed neighborhoods.
The District very much appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation during these very important infrastructure replacement projects. Please call the District office with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
Interested in Denver Water Supply or Water Quality Data?
There is an extensive amount of resource information available to interested customers on the Denver Water Web site. Navigate the site to find information regarding the actual and predicted reservoir supply levels, current reservoir storage, river flows, snowpack, as well as water quality information. Please check it out at www.denverwater.org.