Centennial, Colorado Development News

Centennial City Council Reviews Recommendation to Prohibit Gray Water Use

City council considered a staff recommendation to prohibit the installation and use of gray water treatment works within the city of Centennial, as authorized by House Bill 2024-1362. The recommendation is based on the assessment that gray water use is unlikely to provide significant water conservation benefits in Centennial at this time, and that implementing and regulating such systems would incur substantial administrative costs and require complex coordination with multiple water and sanitation districts. Staff highlighted that more cost-effective water conservation strategies are available, and that the city retains the option to allow gray water use in the future if conditions change. The council was presented with information on what gray water is, its distinction from reclaimed water, historical context, and regulatory frameworks. Several council members engaged in discussion regarding the implications, administrative burdens, and potential alternatives for water conservation.