Water Treatment and Distribution
Water is delivered through 450 miles of pipeline to homes and businesses within the 26 square mile service area (see map) and is used for drinking water and other residential use, irrigation, and firefighting. Average water use is 10 million gallons per day in the winter and 28 million gallons per day in the summer.
Betasso Water Treatment Plant
Betasso Water Treatment Plant is located in the foothills west of Boulder and treats water from Barker and Silver Reservoirs, which are fed by Middle Boulder Creek and North Boulder Creek.
Betasso Upgrades Project
Betasso is currently being upgraded to replace aging equipment and support updated treatment processes.
Facility Tours
If you would like to tour the Betasso Water Treatment Plan, please fill out the online application at least two weeks ahead of the preferred tour date.
Boulder Reservoir Water Treatment Plant