Water & Sanitation District
The Independence Water & Sanitation District (the “District”) is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado with those powers of a quasi-municipal corporation that are specifically granted for carrying out the objectives and purposes of the District as set forth in the Special District Act, Sec. 32-1-101, et seq, C.R.S., as well as those Special District Service Plan Regulations adopted by the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners, as amended and as applicable to the Service Plan.
The District was established in 2017 to acquire, construct, finance and maintain public water, sewer, and storm drainage improvements for the use and benefit of service users of the District’s systems. The District encompass 1,011 acres, is located in Northwest Elbert County, and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the potable water acquisition and distribution system, operation and maintenance of the water reclamation facilities, and operation and maintenance of the non-potable irrigation system. Water use within the District is metered at each potable and non-potable connection and meter readings are collected electronically and read through a Badger Meter remote service.
The District is unique in that reclaimed non-potable water is captured, stored, and then distributed throughout the District for residential and common space irrigation, thereby lessening the demand on our ground water supplies.
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2023 Irrigation Season Mandatory Restrictions
The District’s irrigation system uses reclaimed water for which there are special requirements set forth by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). As a user of reclaimed water you are to be aware of your responsibilities for safe use and to reduce waste. Please visit the District’s website at: https://independencedistricts.com/water-sanitation-district/recycled-water/ to learn more about the proper use of recycled water at your home.
For the remainder of the 2023 irrigation season the following mandatory irrigation restrictions are being enacted:
- Addresses ending in even numbers shall only irrigate on Wednesday and Friday
- Addresses ending in odd numbers shall only irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday
- Please set your irrigation system timers to water only between the hours of 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM on designated days
- Outdoor watering is not permitted on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Please avoid over watering of irrigated areas to eliminate runoff or ponding.
Thank You for your cooperation!
Independence Water & Sanitation District
Upcoming Events
The Board of Directors for the Independence Water & Sanitation District will conduct a virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday - September 26, 2023 at 12:00 pm. Meeting details can be found and accessed under the "Meetings" tab of this website.
NOTICE AS TO AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGETS
INDEPENDENCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 3, AND
INDEPENDENCE WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budget amendments have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Districts for the budget year of 2022. Copies of the proposed amended 2022 budgets are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Special District Solutions, Inc., 2370 Antelope Ridge Trail, Parker, CO 80138, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2022 amended budgets will be considered at a special meeting to be held on September 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5988306396 or via telephone at 720-707-2699, then enter 598 830 6396# (Meeting ID: 5988306396). Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 amended budgets, inspect the 2022 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto.
INDEPENDENCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS NOS. 1 & 3
INDEPENDENCE WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
Conservation Community
The strategically and carefully planned Independence community employs innovative conservation methods to preserve open space, water, energy, and other natural resources to directly benefit all residents of Elbert County.
Space to Live
Independence offers the highest percentage of dedicated open space comparable to other master plan communities in Colorado. Over 433 acres will be preserved in a contiguous and natural state to encourage wildlife and migration throughout the community, while expansive setbacks from neighboring residences and local roads will reduce the community’s impact on current residents.
