About Us

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Strategic Plan  

Metro’s strategic plan helps us accomplish our mission of protecting public health and the environment into the future.

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Budgets & Reports

Here you can find various reports, including Metro’s financials, progress, and operational performance.

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Our Story

Formed in 1961, we are now the largest wastewater treatment provider in the Rocky Mountain West. Click here to learn more about our story.

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Awards & Certifications

Metro has earned numerous awards for environmental compliance, financial reporting, design, and more.  

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Agendas & Minutes

Metro provides both agendas and minutes for all Board of Directors and Committee meetings. Review and download these materials here.

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Leadership

Metro is guided by a Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer. Click to learn more about our leadership.

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Stewardship

Metro is committed to making a positive impact on the environment by cleaning water, generating renewable energy, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Our service area

Our Service Area

Our 817-square mile service area includes 62 municipalities and special districts serving 2.2 million people

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Our Vision

We strive to be a responsible leader, an innovative clean water partner, and a great place to work.

Our Mission

We protect the region’s health and environment by cleaning water and recovering resources. 

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Latest From the Newsroom

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Workforce development earns Metro Water Recovery industry award

DENVER — Metro Water Recovery has been recognized by the wastewater industry for its innovative program to develop talent for critical maintenance positions.  The National Association of Clean Water Agencies […]
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Virtual classroom teaches wastewater treatment to Colorado and beyond

Metro Water Recovery wins industry award for work to educate a new generation on water stewardship  DENVER — Metro Water Recovery has taken its education program to a new level […]
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Metro Water Recovery’s work leads to healthier South Platte River 

DENVER – Aquatic diversity in the South Platte River continues to improve with the help of wastewater treatment upgrades and environmental work, according to Metro Water Recovery’s recently released 2022 […]
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Metro Water Recovery expands service area near Brighton. Todd Creek Village Metropolitan District becomes 62nd connector 

BRIGHTON — Providing water treatment and resource recovery across the growing Front Range, Metro Water Recovery has welcomed Todd Creek Village Metropolitan District as its newest connector.  As a wholesale […]
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