Oct. 29, 2012 - City of Boulder News Briefs

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Nick Grossman, Public Works, 303-441-3005
Sarah Huntley, Media Relations, 303-441-3155
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City of Boulder News Briefs

City of Boulder Planning and Development Services Center closed on Tuesday, Oct. 30, for staff development and service enhancements

The City of Boulder Planning and Development Services (P&DS) Center will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 30, for an in-house staff work and training session. The P&DS Center will reopen at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, and resume regular hours of operation. The Oct. 30 in-house work and training session will allow staff to work on developing service enhancements and to process development review and permit applications.

Customers may also visit the online Planning and Development Services Center to access information and download applications and forms.

For more information about Planning and Development Services, contact 303-441-1880 or visit www.boulderplandevelop.net.

Residents may notice a change in water taste beginning tomorrow

City of Boulder water customers in Gunbarrel, Heatherwood, Hoover Hills and areas north of Arapahoe Avenue and east of Foothills Parkway may notice a slight change in water taste this week when the Utilities Division switches water intake sources at the Boulder Reservoir Water Treatment Plant from Boulder Feeder Canal to the Boulder Reservoir. Service changes are a normal part of water treatment and distribution operations. No service interruptions are expected while the water source change occurs.

The potential changes are due to differences in source water chemistry between the canal and reservoir water sources. Most of the water in the canal comes from Carter Lake and is typically less mineralized (softer) than the water from Boulder Reservoir.

As part of the standard treatment process, the water is frequently sampled and tested. These ongoing evaluations are performed by water quality staff to ensure that the highest-quality drinking water is delivered to all Boulder residents.

For more information about water sources or drinking water quality, visit www.boulderwater.net or contact Water Quality and Environmental Services at 303-413-7400.

Last Updated on Friday, 02 November 2012 12:50