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Wastewater History Timeline#

The City of Fort Collins first settled
Colorado Agriculture College Opened
Sewer Districts were formed by private property owners

Thirty-one water districts were formed during this time.

Notice of Violation from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Sewage discharges into the Cache la Poudre River.

Colorado Agriculture College becomes Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Board of Health gained authority

Once the Board of Health gained authority they pushed the City of Fort Collins to build the Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility.

Mulberry Wastewater Reclamation Facility went online
Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts becomes Colorado State University
Drake Water Reclamation Facility was built
Meadow Springs Ranch was purchased

The ranch purchased for the purpose of beneficial use of biosolids application.

Modifications to the Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility were completed
  • Three-stage BNR facility
  • Odor control advancements
Drake Water Reclamation Facility Phase I modifications were completed
  • Three-stage BNR facility
  • Odor control advancements
  • Conversion from Chlorine to UV disinfection
  • Future water resource recovery projects

Did You Know?

Watering every third day helps the grass develop deeper roots and use moisture deep in the ground.

The watersheds where our water comes from drain snowmelt and rainfall to the Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson rivers and Horsetooth Reservoir.

Ensuring heating vents aren't blocked by furniture, carpet, drapes can help your heating system perform better.