The Castle Pines Village Metropolitan District sources its water from non-renewable groundwater in the Denver Basin aquifers beneath District land. These aquifers consist of layers of rock, sand, and gravel that store significant amounts of water. Currently, the District operates 13 wells that extract and pump water to our treatment facilities that have a daily capacity of approximately 5 million gallons. To support the growing needs of the community and ensure long-term reliability, the District is currently in the process of rehabilitating and expanding its water treatment capacity to 7 million gallons per day. Once treated, the drinking water is stored in one of two water storage tanks before distribution to the community.

The District’s existing water rights are sufficient to support current development and future usage. However, because the District relies primarily on non-renewable groundwater, water efficiency remains a top priority. In 2022, the District implemented an Irrigation Efficiency Program, which has resulted in dramatic reductions of 20-30% in water use throughout the District. Additionally, the District is currently evaluating several potential renewable water projects to supplement groundwater supplies and enhance long-term sustainability.