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Heat Wave Opens Flood Gates for Untreated Water Use

GREELEY, CO-A commonplace practice in AR and CA is spreading to CO, where a community of 70,000 is saving 8% on its daily water usage by channeling untreated water into sprinkling systems for parks and ballfields. The community set the plan into motion in the midst of a near-record heat wave that has residents grappling with temperatures in the 90s almost daily. Another nearby town is using untreated water for residential sprinling systems.

By John Rebchook | Updated on September 05, 2000

In Colorado’s semi-arid climate, the fear of a drought always haunts developers, who worry a lack of water will eventually stifle growth. Fears were intensified after this summer’s near-record heat wave, with temperatures reaching into the 90s almost daily.

Greeley, CO., a city of about 70,000 people 60 miles northeast of Denver, this fall is considering a new water plan to allow developers to use untreated water delivered through a second system for lawns. Untreated water is safe to play in, but contains parasites such as giardi, that can make people sick if it swallowed. The practice is commonplace in AR and CA for years, but is new for Colorado. Greeley spent $3 million during the past two years on a system to use untreated water for its parks and ball fields.

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