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Leak Detection Update & Cold Weather Reminder
System Leak Update
Leak detection is ongoing. If leaks are not repaired soon, the subdivision may run out of water and require water hauling. Nightly water shutoffs (10 PM–5 AM) begin tonight (Saturday, 12/13) for customers on Blue Mesa Dr. (CR 512 to Elk Lake) and surrounding roads, including Ellis Lake Cir., Cheesman Lake Cir., Trappers Lake Dr./Cir., Maroon Lake Cir., Lost Lake Dr./Cir./Pl., Granby Lake Way, and select homes on Twin Lakes Dr. Please conserve water and check your property for visible leaks.
Report leaks to 719-687-7937 (business hours) or 719-247-1191 (emergency).
Cold Weather Reminder
Please watch for unexpected running water on your property or around the subdivision and report anything unusual. Protect your pipes and water meter by insulating exposed areas and keeping indoor heat at 55° or above when away. If you'll be gone for an extended period, call our office to request a water shut-off. Questions? 719-687-7937.
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Highland Lakes Information
The Highland Lakes Water District serves the Highland Lakes subdivision about 5 miles northwest of Divide, Colorado. The District is a Special District of the State of Colorado and is administered by a board of five elected residents of the subdivision who oversee a licensed water operator to ensure the system is operating at optimal standards and in compliance with the water quality regulations of the State of Colorado.
Water is supplied to customers by 23 wells located throughout the subdivision. The District owns very senior water rights for 28-acre feet of water in the community and also owns and maintains its two lakes and seven beaver ponds. Water is pumped through a system of 13 miles of water lines to a treatment and storage facility close to the entrance of the subdivision on County Road 512. Highland Lakes has 466 lots, with 367 residences currently tapped into the water system. In 2024, 9.13 million gallons of water were delivered to customers.
