Water is a precious and scarce commodity, and South Metro Water Supply Authority and its members are leaders in developing innovative and effective approaches to conserve and use water efficiently.

The South Metro Region is a leader in water conservation

We have reduced per capita water demand by over 30% in recent years. Because our members are committed to conservation and water efficiency, water users have reduced water use to less than 120 gallons per capita per day (gpcd), already surpassing the goal for 2050 set for our region in the Colorado Water Plan of 129 gpcd.

Our commitment to conservation

Each of our 14 members have robust water conservation programs.

Castle Rock adopted a comprehensive landscape and irrigation ordinance that incorporates many elements of the model ordinance developed by South Metro Water.

Dominion Water and Sanitation District is the first, and currently only, rainwater harvesting pilot project approved by the state, and it has been a leader in incorporating conservation and efficiency in the design of this new community.

Inverness Water and Sanitation District and the Meridian Metropolitan District are zero-discharge providers; all their wastewater is treated and fully reused for irrigation.

Centennial Water and Sanitation District, serving Highlands Ranch, and Castle Rock are among the few water providers in Colorado to set a water budget for its customers.

Castle Pines North, Inverness and Castle Rock are among the few providers in the state offering rebates for removal of turf or high-water-use plants.

These are just a few examples, but our efforts don’t stop there. The commitment of our members to conserve is never-ending.