Colorado’s drought and repeated high fire danger are raising new concerns about the long-term impact on the state’s water supply. Aurora Water is warning that wildfires could devastate the water supply for years after the flames are out.
Every drop of water matters right now as the Denver metro tries to mitigate the effects of this year’s extremely dry winter across the state. Aurora Water’s reservoir levels are currently sitting at 57%.
“We’re currently in a pretty historic level of drought,” Aurora Water resource specialist Matt Ashley said…