Aurora water staff ask committee to back NCAR funding; water bills to watch this session Aurora Water and outside counsel briefed the committee on water bills expected this session — stream access, revegetation for the Lower Arkansas, lead‑in‑school water rules — and Shawnee Klein asked the committee to support a letter urging federal appropriators to restore funding to NCAR, which water utilities rely on for climate and water‑supply modeling.

As Colorado faces severe drought, new water policies are set to spark intense debates in the 2026 session, highlighting the urgent need for action on critical legislation.

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Aurora water planners warn of supply shortfalls, propose trimming planning boundary and costly capital programs City staff presented an updated Integrated Water Master Plan showing shrinking supplies and rising acquisition and capital costs. The Water Policy Committee agreed to advance policy recommendations including a planning‑area boundary adjustment and tighter limits on new extraterritorial service; staff will bring the boundary change to PED in mid‑Nov

Aurora's water supply is under threat from climate change and rising costs, prompting drastic policy changes to secure future resources.

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City Council backs water conservation and PFAS liability protection bills Council members approve support for key water legislation in the 119th Congress

Aurora's City Council is championing vital legislation to boost water conservation and protect local providers from PFAS liability—big changes are on the horizon!

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