It's YOUR Salida

Water Supply

  • The Salida 2013 Comprehensive Plan says “Salida has a comfortable water portfolio that will accommodate a community of 10,000”, however it goes on to say “under extreme drought conditions, the demand could exceed the supply”.
  • On June 4, 2026, Governor Polis activated Phase 3 of Colorado’s drought response plan “in the face of one of the most severe droughts in Colorado’s recorded history” (governorsoffice.colorado.gov)
  • Experts predict the Upper Arkansas River will have the lowest flows in recorded history. (www..cpr.org)
  • Ditches have been turned off that provide water to the fish hatchery, golf course, grazing land, etcetera.
  • If we need additional water, what would this cost us.
  • NO RECENT WATER STUDY PERFORMED.

HOW MUCH ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY FOR INCREASED DEMAND FOR WATER?

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