Firestone loses contract, potentially leaving town without drinking water in 2028

The Northern Colorado town of Firestone no longer has a provider of drinking water to its growing town beyond 2028.

Central Weld County Water District told CBS News Colorado it canceled its contract with Firestone after years of disagreements with town leadership. By the rules of the contract, the district must give three years notice, meaning water from the water district will no longer flow to Firestone after Aug. 21, 2028.

The dispute between Firestone and CWCWD has been growing for years, but it hit a major collision point earlier in 2025 when the town sought out a restraining order against the water district…

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