Parker Water and Sanitation District

Established in 1962, Parker Water & Sanitation District (PWSD) is a water and wastewater utility in Parker, Colorado, in the southeastern Denver-Metro area. Our vision is “Sustaining Life For Our Community”. We work to accomplish this vision by providing a growing population with secure, long-term, high-quality water and wastewater service. We are a non-profit public agency primarily supported by water and wastewater rates, as well as new tap fees.

Since beginning operations more than 60 years ago, the population of Parker and its surrounding area has grown exponentially. PWSD currently serves approximately 21,975 accounts and anticipates serving 35,000 by 2040 when we reach build-out.

As outlined in our 2024 Master Plan (PDF), PWSD relies on multiple water sources to serve our growing population, including the Water Infrastructure & Supply Efficiency (WISE) partnership, Cherry Creek, Newlin Gulch, and the Denver Basin Aquifer. The timing of PWSD’s withdrawal from those sources will depend on multiple factors, including the season, daily water demand, and drought conditions.

Through the construction of the Rueter-Hess Reservoir, utilizing our Rueter-Hess Water Purification Facility, collaborative partnerships, and the development of the Platte Valley Water Partnership, we are determined to continue meeting demands by developing the necessary renewable infrastructure to acquire, treat, store, and distribute water to all of our customers today and into the future.