The Prairie Waters Project will capture water rights the city already owns that are worth more than $300 million, which means we will not need to acquire resources from other water rights holders, saving the city money.

At a total cost of $754 million, the project is funded through a combination of developer tap fees and rates paid by customers. The project is part of Aurora Water’s approximately $1.1 billion, 10-year capital improvement project budget to strengthen the reliability of the existing water system while increasing supplies and expanding water conservation efforts.