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<br />up by this construction picture which
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<br />.July 17. 1964-one of the most impol'tant mo-
<br />ments in ()lIT area's higtory-tlH' first Blue River
<br />water flows from the east portal of the Rob-
<br />erts Tunnel and heads towa7'd Denver.
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<br />This story has been incomplete, thus far, in that it has not men-
<br />tioned the development of one of the Nation's finest water trans-
<br />mission and distribution systems. Our desire has been to provide
<br />water at good pressures and sufficient quantities to all consumers
<br />even during periods of peak summer use, Additions and improve-
<br />ments by the Water Board to accomplish this have included hundreds
<br />of miles of mains and conduits, nearly two dozen pumping stations,
<br />numerous clear water reservoirs and the conversion of key valves and
<br />pumps throughout the system to centralized-remote control.
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<br />Because of its ability to deliver plenty of water at all times, fire
<br />insurance underwriter's rate the Denver water system among the best
<br />for large cities, This ranking is a major factor in the comparatively
<br />low fire insurance rates which benefit all Denver property owners.
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<br />THE ROAD AHEAD
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<br />Denver has come a long way from a humble beginning as a
<br />frontier town only a little more than a century ago, It has grown
<br />into a great and thriving metropolis and one of America's leading
<br />cities. The Board of Water Commissioners and the Denver Water
<br />Department are proud to have played a part of that history over the
<br />last 50 years,
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<br />Although the demands of the past have often been great, the
<br />rapid pacc of change in our modern society would seem to indicate
<br />that n'01'35':~ad will offer even greater challenges and oppor-
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<br />The water treatment prant north of Marston Lake, the final
<br />reservoir for South Platte and Blue River water, was expanded
<br />in 1962 with the faCility on the left and in 1967 with the new
<br />plant on the right.
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<br />tunities for everyone, One thing that we expect to remain constant
<br />in the future, as it has in the past, is our basic goal. That goal is to
<br />provide the consumer with the best water service at the lowest price
<br />consistent with long term needs.
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<br />We plan to make continued improvements in water supply, treat-
<br />ment, transmission and distribution facilities to keep the Denver
<br />water system one of the Nation's best. For Denver to remain growing
<br />and vibrant, it will continue to be necessary to overcome nature's
<br />insufficient allocation of water to our area. We are continually examin-
<br />ing every possible way to provide for future needs ranging from new
<br />transmountain diversions and exchanges of water to the reuse of
<br />water, With respect for the past, we remember that planning for
<br />Denver's growth has preceded completion of complex projects by as
<br />much as 50 years, We pledge to you a continued eye to the future.
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<br />_'?! full Dillon ReSeTVoir-one of the largest and most beautiful
<br />.. 1 water in Colorado and a fast growing recreation center.
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