Sustainability at Denver Water
Denver Water is committed to continuously improving our operations while remaining responsible stewards of our natural environment and contributing to a vibrant community.
Sustainability in Denver Water operations is any effort or improvement that allows for a better and longer existence. In other words, sustainability is any change in any employee’s workday that makes our systems more efficient and healthier for our ecosystems, our staff and the community.
What We Do
Small but mighty micro turbines crank out clean energy
Unique Denver Water partnership generates power from a canal’s untapped resource.
Innovation at Denver Water leads to prestigious award
New Northwater Treatment Plant construction wins AWWA’s Innovation Award.
Battling climate change with solar, hydro and a shifting fleet
Denver Water is cutting its carbon footprint, while preparing for a drier, hotter future.
Meet the Team
Meet Kate Taft, Denver Water sustainability expert
Head of utility sustainability team gives tips on getting started, kudos to consumers.
Meet Katie Fletcher, Denver Water sustainability expert
Living sustainably can be confusing, so we asked an expert how she does it.