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Coverage of Aurora Water in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 8 · 23:59 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 22:08 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYAug 4 · 22:08 UTCKDVR FOX31 DENVER
    Aurora Water smart meters reveal irrigation patterns as summer water use surges

    Aurora Water in Colorado is using smart meters to track water usage patterns, particularly during summer months when irrigation demand increases. The city aims to better understand water consumption amid a historic drought.

  • TECHNOLOGYAug 4 · 11:06 UTCCOLORADO SUN
    How Aurora Water uses surveillance tech to crack down on lawn-watering violations

    Aurora Water in Colorado uses smart meters to monitor and warn homeowners about lawn-watering violations on the third day of non-compliance. Denver previously relied on neighbor complaints for similar enforcement.

  • SCIENCEJul 20 · 10:00 UTCDENVERITE
    Denver and Aurora aren’t hitting their water goals — but they’re not panicking either

    Denver and Aurora are not meeting their 20% water reduction goals amid drought conditions, with Denver Water reporting 1,300 acre-feet of savings instead of the target 10,300. Both cities have implemented Stage I water restrictions but are not yet planning stricter Stage II measures, though Aurora’s mayor warned of potential imminent changes. Reservoir levels are significantly lower than usual, with Denver at 78% capacity and Aurora at 52%.

  • POLITICSJul 8 · 23:59 UTCKMGH DENVER7
    Green lawn at Rangeview High School sparks water dispute in Aurora amid drought restrictions

    Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman claimed Aurora Public Schools violated drought water restrictions and paid fines, prompting a dispute. Aurora Water clarified that the district faced surcharges, not fines, under a variance program for large irrigators. The school district denied paying fines and emphasized commitment to water conservation.