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Aurora City Council moves to cut industrial water use during drought
AURORA | Amid widespread drought, the Aurora City Council is moving forward with changes to landscape requirements for industrial developments to make them more water efficient. At Monday’s study session, council discussed changes to the city’s unified development ordinance to reduce and eliminate requirements for development in industrial zoning to have certain landscaping, such as […]
Aurora Water proposes 3.5% residential rate hike for 2027; 6.5% bump for sewer rates
AURORA | Aurora Water is proposing a 3.5% water rate increase for residential customers in 2027, as well as an across the board increase of 6.5% for sewer and stormwater rates. The proposed increases come as the city is planning for a number of capital project investments and Aurora experiences a prolonged drought. Aurora Water […]
Arapahoe County commissioner to hold water supply community forum in Aurora Aug. 1
AURORA | Arapahoe County Commissioner Rhonda Fields will hold a community forum next month focused on water supply for the region and the state, water conservation and long-term planning. “Water Matters: A Community Conversation,” is slated for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1, at the county’s CentrePoint Plaza’s Littleton Room, 14980 E. Alameda Drive […]
Aurora considers targeted regulations for new data centers amidst growing concerns
AURORA | As surrounding municipalities are implementing moratoria on data centers, Aurora city lawmakers are exploring potential regulations for the facilities. Councilmember Amy Wiles, Aurora city staff and representatives from Xcel Energy and QTS Data Centers held a town hall meeting to share information about local data centers and answer questions about the facilities’ impacts […]