During 2003, the city was months from needing to ration water to maintain a dwindling supply decimated by regional drought.

• Innovative natural purification, environmentally smart water resource development and efficient water management make the project Environmentally Sustainable.

• Colorado’s volatile water market makes purchasing additional water resources time consuming and expensive. Not only is the project Cost Effective through developing already owned water resources, but other design and operation features work together to maximize the use of city funds.

• Aurora residents do not have the luxury of time to wait for the city’s water supply to hit critical levels before initiating a plan for more water resources. The Prairie Waters Project delivers water to the city Fast and on Time.