As irrigation makes up the majority of Broomfield’s water use, the city also continues to develop a non-potable water reuse system that supplies water to approximately 940 acres of parks and an additional 1,500 acres of non-city owned landscaped areas. This system greatly reduces the amount of treated water needed and allows more than one use of the water that will be stored in Chimney Hollow Reservoir.
“Broomfield is excited to be part of a project with so many benefits across the state of Colorado. In addition to firming water supplies for nine cities, two water districts and a power provider, the reservoir (and the 3,500 acres of open space west of the reservoir) will provide numerous recreational opportunities including hiking, horseback riding, fishing and non-motorized boating,” said Middleton.