Wastewater Treatment Division |
Reclaimed WaterWater is a precious, limited resource in the Rocky Mountain region. With limited water resources and an expanding population, Broomfield is committed to use water wisely and efficiently. Reclaimed, sometimes referred to as reuse, water is wastewater that has undergone additional treatment, making it suitable for reuse applications.
Is reclaimed water safe? Reclaimed water has been successfully used to irrigate golf courses and parks for over 30 years. Although not treated to drinking water standards, it is treated to a very high quality. Reclaimed water is treated to meet more stringent standards than those recommended by the EPA for swimming beaches. Reclaimed water reduces the demands on the drinking water system and postpones costly investments for development of new water sources. It is delivered through a totally separate, isolated system of pipelines. Notification signs are displayed wherever reclaimed water is being applied. What Happens After you Flush
Home Plumbing System |
Communities throughout
the west have been recycling their water for decades, using non-potable or reclaimed water for irrigation and other
non-potable uses, saving potable water for drinking water and other
highest-quality needs. Broomfield uses its reclaimed water and raw
water, stored in Great Western Reservoir, to irrigate grass and other
landscaped areas in parks, landscaped medians and golf courses.