{"id":19124,"date":"2025-10-21T16:59:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T22:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/?p=19124"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:59:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T22:59:51","slug":"independent-evaluation-confirms-el-paso-countys-approach-to-water-reliability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/independent-evaluation-confirms-el-paso-countys-approach-to-water-reliability\/","title":{"rendered":"Independent Evaluation Confirms El Paso County\u2019s \ufeffApproach to Water Reliability"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]October 21, 2025\u00a0– El Paso County hosted a public work session to present the findings of the Water Reliability Evaluation, a comprehensive review of groundwater conditions and water sustainability within the county. The evaluation was conducted independently by Moore Engineering, a recognized expert in water resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a resident of unincorporated El Paso County, it is important for me to be able to look my neighbors and those I serve in the eye and let them know that we are doing our best to ensure water security,\u201d said Board Chair, Commissioner Carrie Geitner. \u201cBy proactively undertaking this evaluation, we now have clear, data-driven information about our groundwater conditions to guide future decision-making.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Water Reliability Evaluation, conducted by Moore Engineering, assessed groundwater availability in the Denver Basin Aquifer. The findings support the county\u2019s longstanding 300-year rule, which requires new developments in unincorporated areas to demonstrate a reliable water supply for 300 years \u2014 three times longer than the state of Colorado\u2019s 100-year requirement.<\/p>\n

Key findings shared at the work session include:<\/p>\n