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 Greeley Mayor Encourages Residents to Conserve Water
Mayor John Gates is calling on every Greeley resident to make a pledge to conserve water in the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, sponsored by the Wyland Foundation.
The Challenge: Small Changes, Big Impact
The idea is simple. By pledging to make a few easy adjustments in your life to conserve water, residents can help preserve one of our most precious resources. Whether it’s using a refillable water bottle, turning off the faucet while washing your hands, or reporting water leaks in the workplace, it all adds up.
"Water conservation shouldn’t be limited to one month per year," Mayor Gates said. "All we have to do is pledge to make a few small changes in our daily lives to conserve water. If we do that, we will all be winners."
How to Join
Head over to mywaterpledge.com, where you can take the pledge anytime in April. Simply enter Greeley as your city, and you'll automatically be part of the competition. Check back regularly to watch Greeley climb the ranks as more and more residents take the pledge to conserve water.
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New Utility Portal Offers Exciting Customer Benefits
Greeley Water & Sewer is excited to launch a new utility billing portal–dropping in November. The new City of Greeley Utility Portal will make it easier for Greeley water utility customers to manage their water utility services all in one place.
Here are just a few ways the new portal will make a splash:
- Easy online bill payments
- Real-time water use monitoring
- Everything in one place
When the new Greeley Utility Portal launches in November, all customers should create a new online account to continue making electronic payments. Paper bills will still be mailed, but registering online is highly recommended for ease and convenience.
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Weld County Program Offers Free Soil Testing for Lead
Long-term exposure to lead can be harmful to people's health, especially infants, young children and pregnant women. The City of Greeley is conducting an inventory of its water service lines to find those that contain lead and remove them--for free.
But did you know that the soil in your garden or where your kids play can also contain lead?
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is offering free soil testing for lead, from 9 a.m. to noon on April 19 at the Greeley Summer Farmer’s Market at Zoe’s Café and Events.
Learn more about the city's lead protection program and use an interactive map to see the material of your water service line at greeleygov.com/leadprotection.
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Water Leaders Discuss How to Confront Colorado River Crisis
Cities across the state face uncertainty in the amount of water they may be able to get from the Colorado River.
A group of water experts, including Greeley’s Water and Sewer Utilities Director Sean Chambers, discussed this water supply challenge at the Confluence Water Summit on April 3 at Aims Community College.
Chambers shared that the City of Greeley is working hard to develop strategies to improve resiliency, including aquifer storage, forest health and using water efficiently.
The city also has rules and incentives that encourage people to use smart landscaping when building new homes or businesses to help save water.
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Embrace Earth Day by Joining Landscape Lecture Webinar
Earth Day, which takes place every year on April 22, is a special day to think about how we can protect our planet and make choices that help the environment.
This year, you can join a Landscape Lecture Series webinar titled "Real Landscaping without Irrigation or Weed Fabric." It will be held on April 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This event will teach you about designing landscapes that don’t need extra water from irrigation systems and how to avoid using weed fabric, which can harm the environment.
Register for the webinar and learn how to create beautiful, low-maintenance outdoor spaces that save water and reduce water waste. It’s a great way to get inspired and take action to help protect the Earth!
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Attend a Council in the Community Session
The City of Greeley is launching a new series called "Council in the Community," offering each ward the opportunity to meet with their councilmember. Join us for the first informational session, featuring Councilmember Deb Deboutez (Ward II), to get the latest updates on mobility in Greeley, the Delta Park renovation, affordable housing and more.
📅 April 16 | 6-7 p.m.
📍 Bella Romero Academy 4-8 Campus (Gym), 1400 East 20th Street, Greeley
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