We received word that the headgate located on K Road will not be opened until April 16, 2022. We anticipate having water and being able to pressurize and test the main lines and pumps the next weekend. Please keep your main lines closed until we announce that the system is up and running: anyone jumping the gun and watering before we are finished will prolong the length of the process. Thank you!
Pumps are Off May 4, 2026 last updated 5/13/26 @ 1530 hours
Neighbors discovered, in the early morning light, that there was a flood in the area of Catkin Street. Pumps were turned off so the location of the leak could be determined and repairs can be made. We will update the Blog when the pumps are back on. Thank you and stay safe Fruita. Update 5/5/26: we tried to pressure up the main lines this evening, and it failed, so we will make additional repairs and try again tomorrow. Sorry friends. Update: 5/7/2026: we tried again to pressure up the main lines a moment ago, and it failed again. We are making additional repairs to test the pressure again tomorrow. We want to have the pumps up by this weekend. Sorry, again, friends. Update 5/9/2026: the line has been fixed again. We are allowing the glue to cure and will pressure test Monday morning. See picture below. It did impact the 4" main line in the area, and that had to be repaired, as well. Update 5/11/26: Not great news this morning. The fix still leaks. The 4" main li...
