2026 Annual Newsletter
MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
In 2024, SEWD hired a local water treatment firm to deal with weed growth in reservoirs #3 and #4. In 2025, the same firm was hired to monitor and treat, as needed, any weed problems. Though significantly less than the previous year, treatment was again needed in reservoir #4. Regular monitoring will ensure that water transfer between reservoirs remains clog free.
Also in 2025, the District replaced its rusted 50-year-old flume box, which measures the incoming water flow to the reservoirs. This project required trench repair, new concrete structure work, and site landscaping. Local contractors were used and the cost for this project was just under $14,000.
In 2026, SEWD will repair roughly 100 yards of the ditch that carries water to the new flume. That will involve engineering, surveying, excavation, and liner replacement. The estimated cost is expected to be approximately $18,000.
We currently have a few capable volunteers who do many things for our district. This saves SEWD a considerable amount of money. They do the necessary things to fulfill the State water augmentation plan and to maintain the reservoirs. This work takes countless hours each year. The volunteers’ efforts help to slow the increase in our annual fees. Many thanks to our current volunteers.
Within a few years, the District will need replacement volunteers. Without them, a firm will have to be hired to do this work, which will cause a faster increase in our water fees.
WATER FEE UPDATE
The annual fee for 2026 will be $600.00. Our reserves were depleted from 2020 through 2022 due to the reservoir #4 lining and diversion trench construction projects. The cost was over $375,000. It has been a slow process to rebuild reserves in a timely fashion. We anticipate that reservoir #3, which presently has heavy leakage, will likely require a partial dike/bank liner in the future. In addition, there are ongoing costs for smaller maintenance projects that require attention yearly, as well as the occasional challenge to our water rights. Fees have not been raised for the past 3 years but, with costs rising for most things, it has become necessary.
Since the water fee is being raised $100, the due date is being extended for the coming year to March 31, 2026. Payments postmarked after that date will incur additional fees as noted on your invoice You may also make your payment on the SEWD website.
To access the SEWD website, go to: southevergreenwd.org
There you will find information about the water district, including its history, well-water usage, meeting agendas, minutes, schedules, reports, and budget.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Our administrator is:
Simonson & Associates
32045 Castle Court, Suite 103
Evergreen, CO 80439
Phone: 303-674-3379, Ext. 100
Mailing address: SEWD
PO Box 2830
Evergreen, CO 80437
If you are a new owner or your contact information has changed, please contact the district administrator.
If you have questions about the District or your bill, please contact your Board of Directors, Louise Decker, President, at 720-839-6947 or Ann English, Vice President, at 303-981-8735.
YOUR PAYMENT MUST INCLUDE THE 2026 WATER FEE AND ALL APPLICABLE LATE FEES AND COLLECTION FEES, IF ANY, FOR THIS YEAR AND PREVIOUS YEARS.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR MAKING YOUR PAYMENT IN A TIMELY MANNER AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR EFFORTS TO REMAIN STATE-COMPLIANT.