BANCROFT-CLOVER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
900 South Wadsworth Boulevard
Lakewood, Colorado 80226-4306
(303) 922-1113
NEWSLETTER
March 2010 Editor: David Irish
General Manager 303-922-1113
Denver Water Supply Above Average
Denver Water provides information regarding current reservoir conditions, snowpack, precipitation amounts and river flow data on their web site www.denverwater.org under the “Supply and Planning” tab. Denver Water currently stores water in Antero, Chatfield, Cheesman, Dillon, Eleven Mile, Gross, Waterton Canyon, and Williams Fork Reservoirs. The largest is Dillon Reservoir which contains approximately 40% of Denver Water’s stored water. These reservoirs are managed in conjunction with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Colorado State Park System. Currently the storage is 86% of capacity. For this time of the year the average water storage is 80% of capacity. The snowpack does depend a lot on spring snow to ultimately determine if there will be full reservoirs in late spring.
Most of the water in Denver’s system comes from rivers and streams fed by mountain snowmelt. Denver Water constantly monitors and collects data from stream gauges and reservoirs in the system to track stream flow, diversions, snowpack, and other water supply data. For specific water supply questions call 303-628-6510.
District Receives Award
Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District has received an award from the Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The 2009 Public Works Project Award was for the Master Planning and Infrastructure Improvements related to “Rebuilding Lakewood’s Water/Wastewater System”. This award reflects Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District’s current Board of Directors proactive approach to planning as well as system improvements and replacements. A representative from APWA was at the District’s March Board of Directors meeting to present the Board with the award.
Bancroft Field Crews Begin System Flushing
Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District field crews have started the 2010 system maintenance program. District field personnel will flush 192 “blow-off” valves that are located on dead end water lines as well as flushing and performing routine maintenance on 985 fire hydrants. The flushing program is an important part of maintaining a clean and fresh water distribution system. The maintenance performed on fire hydrants will also detect any damage that may have been caused during the winter months and will ensure the hydrant will operate properly if the West Metro Fire Department needs it in an emergency. Please use caution if you are driving around flushing operations.
Water System Valve Maintenance Complete for 2010
Another important part of the overall system maintenance program is to check, operate, and document each of the District’s 2036 main line valves every two years. The Bancroft field personnel will be performing this work in streets and easements so please drive carefully and watch for District vehicles with warning lights to indicate that work is in progress. The regular operation and maintenance of water valves has shown to be the most important part of the ability of District field crews to effectively shut the water system down due to a water main break. The time saved by field crews closing valves efficiently can save street and property damage that can be caused by large water system main breaks.
District Pump Station Receives Efficiency Upgrade
The District Pumping Station is undergoing a complete rebuild that will include new and upsized pumps, motors and new electrically efficient variable frequency motor controllers. This upgrade will also include a system to communicate with the District office and to work in tandem with another District pump station that was upgraded in 2009. The two pump station upgrades will allow the District to have redundancy in case of breakdown or electrical outages and to reduce electrical consumption for years into the future. The pump stations were first put into service in 1972 and have been in service continuously.