After successfully implementing the first phase of upgrades to the Fish Creek Water Plant, Mt. Werner Water & Sanitation District will begin the next phase of its Plant Improvement Project starting Monday, April 1.

A 45-day plant shutdown will be required in the spring and a subsequently longer shutdown in the fall.

On April 1, Phase 2B commences with a full shutdown of the Fish Creek Water Treatment Plant that will last approximately 45 days running through May 15. During that time, water will be supplied solely via the Yampa Wells Treatment Plant until the Fish Creek Plant is back online.

During last year’s projects, the wells provided the necessary flows and project managers fully anticipate the same will occur again this time. However, both agencies are asking for everyone’s conservation assistance to ensure efficient operations while drawing water from the wells.

Potable water from Fish Creek and the Yampa River is treated the same and is completely safe for consumption. Since the Yampa River carries more minerals than Fish Creek, some may experience a slight difference in taste.

The water department will conduct extra monitoring of water use during the improvement project. Anyone can report water waste through the online reporting system.