On October 21, 2025, El Paso County held a public work session to present the results of its Water Reliability Evaluation. This independent assessment reviewed groundwater conditions and water sustainability. Moore Engineering conducted the evaluation and focused on the Denver Basin Aquifer, a major water source for the area.
Commissioner Carrie Geitner, Board Chair, highlighted the need for transparency and data-based decisions for residents in unincorporated areas. The evaluation found that the county’s 300-year rule, which requires new developments to show a reliable water supply for 300 years, remains effective. This rule is stricter than Colorado’s state standard of 100 years…