Colorado

    Regulatory overview for Colorado water utilities.

    Drinking Water Utilities

    662

    Wastewater Utilities

    90

    Key Compliance Drivers

    Water quality compliance; growth-driven capacity expansion; watershed protection

    Vendor Implications

    Utilities focus on scalable infrastructure and growth readiness. Vendors benefit from aligning with master planning and CIP cycles.

    Drinking Water Primacy Agency

    Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

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    Wastewater / NPDES Agency

    Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

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    SRF / Funding Authority

    Colorado Water Resources & Power Development Authority

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    Public Utility Commission

    Colorado Public Utilities Commission

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    Strong local autonomy.

    Municipal Oversight

    Local governance structure varies by utility type.

    Available Funding Programs

    • SRF Programs
    • State Infrastructure Funding