Water System Operations
Greeley has a complex water system with more than 500 miles of pipeline, 2 water treatment plants, a wastewater reclamation plant, 3 treated water reservoirs, 6 raw water reservoirs, and an extensive non-potable water system. Greeley's water system is efficient. Our water loss rate is about 5 to 6%, which is lower than the industry standard of 10%. To keep Greeley 's water system as efficient and effective as possible, we maintain and repair the existing system and upgrade system capacity in a timely manner.
- Water Supply – Learn more about where Greeley 's water comes from. The vision of Greeley 's forefathers has led to a safe, high-quality and reliable water supply for more than 100 years.
- Water Treatment – Greeley 's water starts as pure Rocky Mountain snowmelt and the Water Department use state of the art practices to further improve the quality of drinking water.
- Water Quality – Greeley Water and Sewer have many programs and initiatives to keep drinking water safe to consume. Each year we publish a Water Quality Report with information on the community's water supply.
- Water Transmission – The city has an extensive transmission system , since our water is treated where water quality is the highest. Greeley is currently expanding transmission capacity with the Bellvue Pipeline Project.
- Water Distribution –The distribution system delivers treated water to Greeley 's homes and businesses.
- Non- Potable – Some of Greeley 's water is not treated and is used to irrigate parks and other expansive turf areas.
- High-Mountain Operations – Greeley owns and operates 6 high mountain reservoirs in the Cache la Poudre River basin.
- Gravel Lake Storage – Mined out gravel pits are used for water storage.
- Several maps of Greeley 's Water System are available: