Pueblo Board of Water Works turns 150 years old this week
Nov 01, 2024
An important Pueblo resource celebrates a mile stone. The Pueblo Board of Water Works turns 150 years old this week.The utility started in 1874 when Pueblo wanted fire protection. Pueblo Water says some of its biggest accomplishments include the following: providing the most affordable water rates in the Front Range owning share of the Bessemer Ditch buying Clear Creek Reservoir near Buena Vista"I always highlight to our team, that we can look out the window, we can look at every business, every person, each of our families, our friends, and every decision we make, impacts them daily.," said Seth Clayton with Pueblo Board of Water Works.Pueblo Water's future goals include expanding Clear Creek Reservoir for more water storage, and helping with Arkansas Valley conduit to provide clean water to people in southeastern Colorado._______Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.