On
this website you will find information about the Applewood Sanitation
District's (ASD’s) news,
district background, rates and fees, board activities, frequently asked questions (FAQs), what to do in a sanitary sewer
emergency, customer service support, contact information, and helpful
links. Briefly, ASD is a special district formed under provisions of the
Colorado State Statutes to provide neighborhood sanitary sewer services. The District
operates under the direction of five elected Board members, who oversee the operations, maintenance and capital improvements of the wastewater collection system which delivers
wastewater to the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District in Denver for treatment.
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District News
Last Updated: 02/09/2018
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*Note: February 14, 2018's meeting has a different Agenda. Please click here to view that agenda.
"FLUSHABLE" WIPES Sanitary sewer systems around the world have a new enemy, FLUSHABLE WIPES. Flushable wipes are personal wet wipes, moistened towelettes, baby wipes and disinfecting wipes. The "flushable" or wet wipes can be easily flushed down the toilet, but they won't dissolve. Some manufacturers insist that wet wipes can be flushed away by your toilet but that doesn't mean they won't cause a problem underground. The wipes can float along in the sanitary sewer main coming in contact with grease and fats from cooking, ultimately creating a mass of grease and wipes that can build up to a point that they could potentially clog the sanitary sewer main. Once the sanitary sewer main becomes clogged, the sanitary sewer will back up causing the sewage to enter into homes and businesses. Please don't flush wipes down the toilet and as always, please don't pour cooking grease or oil into the drain. Go with the flow!
Special Board Meeting
There was a special district board meeting held to discuss annual fees at the district office on Wednesday, September 6th at 3:00 pm. Please see the meeting minutes on the meetings page.
Rate Analysis
The District Engineer conducted a rate analysis in 2017 to help the Board identify a sustainable strategy for balancing income and expenses, including reserve fund needs. One goal of the analysis is to develop a transparent plan for rate increases, so the community can better understand the process and plan accordingly in the future.
Clear Creek Crossing
To our valued customers who may be concerned regarding the new construction, please be assured all of the infrastructure (sanitary sewer mains and services) are being installed at the developers expense and will be deeded over to Applewood Sanitation District free of charge after initial acceptance. Applewood Sanitation District operations will not be effected by the new development and the District will continue to service our customers at the highest standard of excellence and at the best rates available. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our office at 303-232-6883.
District Website
We have updated and added new content to our website to better serve our customers. Ongoing updates will be published on a regular basis.
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