Securing renewable water rights is only half the battle; we also must have a place to store that water until it is needed. Increasing storage capacity helps ensure the district can meet the demand for water on those hot summer days. Triview Metro District has secured a $1 million grant to construct a new water storage tank next to the existing B Plant storage tank on St. Lawrence Way. This grant, provided through El Paso County’s ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding for critical infrastructure/water projects, will help address the district’s growing needs and add essential redundancy to our water supply.
Once completed, the new 1.5 million-gallon tank will allow the existing 30-year-old tank to go offline for much-needed maintenance, while ensuring reliable service without interruption. Additionally, having a second tank increases the district’s firefighting readiness, providing extra resources in case of emergencies. This new tank, combined with the existing B Plant tank and the tank adjacent to the C Plant pump house, gives the district 4.1 million gallons of total water storage. This investment in water infrastructure is a vital step toward a safer, more reliable future for the community.
