Water Division

The Water Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the treatment and distribution of potable water for the Town of Crested Butte.  The direct line to the Water Treatment Plant is 970-349-0885.

Source - Coal Creek

Treatment Process - oxidation, membrane filtration, pH adjustment, chlorination.

Water Meters- Water meters are required on all water services, both old and new construction. Meters may be obtained by contacting the Water Division at 970-349-0885. For water meter pricing and additional information regarding tap fees and water rates please visit the Utility Billing page.    

Cross Connection Control Program/Backflow Prevention:

Backflow prevention of non-potable cross connections is an important aspect of protecting the potable water supply and ensuring public health and safety. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) requires that commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties perform annual tests on all backflow devices. To accomplish this goal, Town of Crested Butte has created a Cross Connection Control Program through its town code that allows town staff to survey all affected properties for potential cross connections, requires installation of appropriate backflow devices, and demands compliance on annual testing of all devices. Non-compliant properties may face penalties. Please see Town Code (Chapter 13, Article 3) for additional details. 

Local Backflow Assembly Testers:

For Fire Suppression Systems:

Western Slope Fire and Safety                 (970) 641-4741

Dynamic Fire Protection Systems, Inc.      (970) 626-3357

For All Other Backflow Devices:

Alpha Mechanical                                    (970) 641-4157

Mountain Rain Co                                    (970) 216-5230

Western Slope Fire and Safety                  (970) 641-4741

Town of Crested Butte Watering Regulations:

Property with an even numbered address may be watered on even numbered days.  Property with an odd numbered address may be watered on odd numbered days.  All watering is prohibited between the hours of 10 AM and 5PM and between the hours of 10 PM and 5AM.

Please help conserve our water.  It is our most valuable natural resource.

Water Conservation Tip:  The most common cause of excessive use of water is water left running - in the yard, in toilets and sinks, in any location that may not be easily observed.