Water Initiatives & Partnerships

Updated Water Action Plan Adopted

During the September 24, 2025, meeting, Firestone staff and consultants presented an updated Water Action Plan to the Board of Trustees. First adopted in 2020, the Water Action Plan was created because, like many communities along the Front Range, the Town of Firestone must think strategically to ensure the demands for both raw and treated water can be met over the next 50+ years. Over the past five years, the Town has successfully implemented the 2020 Water Action Plan, diversifying our water portfolio and supporting continued community growth. During the October 8, 2025, meeting, the Board of Trustees adopted the new 2025 Water Action Plan.  

The updated Water Action Plan:

• Evaluates water supply options and costs to meet projected needs for up to 30 years of planned growth
• Examines the financial implications of different supply options
• Outlines priorities for the next 5–10 years of investment in the Town’s water supply and infrastructure

The plan considers a 30-year horizon to assess long-term feasibility and costs, while immediate decisions focus on the next 5-10 years. The document will be updated every five years to reflect changing needs and conditions. Although adopting the new Water Action Plan does not have a financial requirement, implementing the plan will involve projects that will be presented to the Board for consideration in the future, and funding for those projects will be provided at that time.

2020 Water Action Plan

Historically, the Town has been reliant solely on water from the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.  This source is treated through the Carter Lake Filter Plant located near Carter Lake.   Due to the Carter Lake Filter Plant location, the Town has been limited in the types of water sources available to be accepted to address current and future demands.  Much like many other communities along the Front Range, the Town of Firestone has had to think creatively to ensure that the demands of raw water and treated water can be met over the next 50+ years. In March of 2020, the Board of Trustees adopted the 2020-2050 Water Action Plan to address these concerns and help assure the Town of Firestone is on a path to water independence, can diversify our water portfolio, and open the doors for growth in this community.