Get to Know Aurora Water

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Aurora Water's mission is to deliver safe, reliable, high quality and sustainable water, sewer and stormwater services.

As a large city not located near a major water source, Aurora Water has had to be creative and forward-thinking in its approach to meeting its community's water needs. Aurora's semi-arid environment challenges us — but it also inspires bold solutions. From securing diverse water supplies to investing in advanced infrastructure, Aurora Water is constantly working behind the scenes to ensure clean water flows from every tap, supporting public health, a thriving economy and the everyday quality of life we all enjoy.

UPCOMING CLASSES AND BINNEY WATER PURIFICATION FACILITY TOURS

Learn more about Aurora Water during one of our upcoming classes or tours. Additional topics, dates and times will be added as they are scheduled, so check back soon.

Space for the classes and tours is limited and registration is required. Registration opens 30 days prior to the class or tour.

Wildfire and Protecting Aurora's Water

During this in-person or online class, explore Aurora Water's Source Water Protection Program. Discover how we safeguard our rivers, lakes and groundwater from contamination to keep your drinking water clean, reliable and resilient.

Wildfire is the single greatest threat to Aurora’s watersheds. Aurora Water proactively combats this danger and protects critical infrastructure through:

Forest thinning to mitigate devastating wildfires
Wetland and riparian restoration to naturally filter water
Post-fire recovery projects to stop sediment from choking our supply

Upcoming class:
6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17
Registration is required. Space is limited for the in-person class. For the online class, a meeting link will be sent to you a week before the class.

Tour Registration Binney Water Purification Facility

Water in Colorado is a precious commodity, and Aurora Water is leading the state in stretching every drop further. Aurora has the highest water reuse rate in the state thanks to the pioneering Prairie Waters System. Since 2010, this innovative potable reuse system uses a sustainable water source by recapturing river water. See the science in action during a Binney Tour.

Upcoming tours:
1 to 3 p.m. Friday Aug. 7
9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15
1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21
9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10

Registration is required.

Class Registration Where Does Your Water Comes From?

Class Where Does Your Water Comes From?

Aurora isn’t located near a major river, so we had to get creative. Learn how our history of stretching every drop is securing a reliable water supply for tomorrow.

• The 150-mile journey: Trace the incredible path your water takes through a massive network of tunnels and pipes to travel from the mountains all the way to Aurora.

• More than just reservoirs: Discover how our state-of-the-art Prairie Waters System stretches our supply by recapturing water Aurora already owns to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply that grows right along with our community.

Upcoming classes:
6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30
In person Southeast Area Maintenance Facility (Space is limited and registration is required.)

6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 27
In person AMC, Aurora Room (Space is limited and registration is required.)