Water Project Funding

In Colorado, the state administers programs addressing both the quantity of water available for municipal, agricultural, industrial and recreational uses, as well as the quality of treated water for drinking and wastewater. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) administers the funds and programs related to water quantity, while the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulates the quality of treated water and wastewater. This memorandum discusses the cash funds administered by DNR that provide financial support for water storage and delivery projects, including revenue sources and historical appropriations.