All posts by: Steve Snyder
Steve Snyder

Steve oversees the executive communications function at Denver Water and is a regular contributor to TAP. He is a former award-winning television journalist with more than 20 years of communications experience. Steve’s unique talent involves being able to link Denver Water to just about any topic, from polar bears to Star Wars, Jay-Z and Donald Trump. These are the kinds of stories you get when you approach everything with the uncluttered mind of a child.

A sign that says, "This property is on a water budget."
News Article

Is it water waste? Maybe not! Why looks can be deceiving
Denver Water partners with large irrigators to ensure they reduce water use by 20%.
Read Time: 5 mins
June 8, 2026 | By: Steve Snyder
A split image: On the left, a woman stands next to head-high snowpack; on the right, a light covering of snow on a dirt-packed hillside.
News Article

Are we overreacting to this drought?
As Denver Water sounds the alarm on distressing drought conditions, are things really THAT bad?
Read Time: 5 mins
April 27, 2026 | By: Steve Snyder
Dozens of people stand in front of a white and yellow Denver Fire Department fire truck.
News Article

Preparing for the worst, while still performing the best
Denver Water works regularly with other agencies on emergency response exercises.
Read Time: 3 mins
September 18, 2025 | By: Steve Snyder
Historical photo of people on a boat.
News Article

100 years and counting, with no end in sight
Denver Water’s Marston Treatment Plant celebrates its unique past and important future.
Read Time: 5 mins
July 13, 2025 | By: Steve Snyder