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Section 3
 Water Quality Monitoring Aids Treatment Process
Tracking source water is the first step in delivering safe, reliable and great-tasting drinking water to Greeley Water customers. Greeley’s source water monitoring program plays a key role in making that happen. By closely watching conditions in local lakes and streams, staff can spot changes early and share that information with treatment plant operators -- so they can make smart, timely decisions.
Greeley’s water quality team routinely samples water upstream from the Boyd Water Treatment Plant’s intake points, checking indicators like oxygen levels, water temperature, nitrogen and phosphorus. Some samples are tested for up to 31 different water quality measures, giving staff a detailed picture of what is happening across the watershed.
That monitoring does more than collect data — it helps reveal trends over time. When staff see changes in oxygen or nutrient levels, they can alert treatment plant operators to conditions that may affect treatment, including possible algae growth or taste and odor concerns. This gives plant staff a better understanding of what may be coming and helps them adjust treatment as needed.
Meet Lucas Lane, Water Quality Technician II:
Q: How long have you worked for the City?
A: Since January 2024
Q: What is a typical day at work?
A: It depends! The day-to-day work changes a lot in my role. Some days I’m in Greeley doing water sampling for compliance purposes or responding to customer questions about water quality, or I’m at one of the treatment plants conducting source water sampling or doing some analysis in the lab(s). I also spend a quite a bit of time working with water quality data: compiling it, organizing it and analyzing it to help answer operational/compliance-based questions or to provide justification to our water quality monitoring projects.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
A: I’ve really loved being able to connect the impacts of source water quality to water treatment, and then into how that impacts drinking water quality. My background focuses on the environmental science side of things (I’ve done lots of work related to freshwater fish habitat and water quality), and so it’s been great to pivot that knowledge and apply it more to public health impacts.
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Section 4
Water Supply is Strong, but Efficiency Still Matters
Greeley has enough water available this summer to keep landscapes healthy, but efficiency still matters. When turning on your irrigation system, inspect it for broken or damaged sprinkler heads, leaking valves or wet areas that appear in the landscape.
Sign up for an outdoor water assessment to make sure your irrigation system is operating at peak efficiency, for free. These assessments can help reduce water waste and keep landscapes looking their best all summer long.
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There's Still Time to Apply
Time is running out for qualified Greeley residents to apply for the LIFT UP Program before the May 31 deadline.
If your household is facing financial stress, the City of Greeley may be able to help.
Through the City’s LIFT UP Program, eligible households can receive up to $100 per household member each year to help pay for groceries and other daily needs.
Qualified residents may also apply for a one-time $150 credit on their water utility bill through the end of 2026.
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Section 5
Only a Few Spots Remain for 2026 Community Water Tour
Ever wonder what happens to your water before and after it reaches your tap? Greeley residents are invited to take a behind-the-scenes look at the city’s water system during the 2026 Community Water & Sewer Tour on Friday, May 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This free, guided bus tour offers an opportunity to explore key facilities and projects that keep Greeley’s water flowing safely and sustainably.
Our bus is filling up fast, so don't wait to reserve your spot today.
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Report a Water-Related Issue Using Greeley311 System
Water issues can show up when you least expect them — like low water pressure when you're getting ready for work, a leaky fire hydrant in your neighborhood or questions about water quality.
When something seems off, it helps to know exactly where to turn.
That’s why the City of Greeley launched Greeley311, a one-stop resource for non-emergency service requests, issue reporting and questions. Residents can use the Greeley311 app or visit GreeleyCO.gov/311 to connect with the right city team and get help faster.
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Section 6
Greeley Water Staff Share Insight at State of the City
The 2026 State of the City Address drew nearly 600 residents and community members to the UNC Campus Commons for an evening of updates, conversation and community connections. Guests also enjoyed appetizers, drinks and live artwork by local artist Armando Silva.
Greeley Water & Sewer staff joined colleagues from other city departments at booths during the event to talk with residents about the city’s progress, challenges and future opportunities. The event gave Water & Sewer staff a chance to highlight how their work protects public health, supports the environment and delivers more than 8 billion gallons of clean, great-tasting drinking water each year.
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