What is the SMWA Connection?
The WISE (Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency) Partnership is a regional, collaborative water supply project between Aurora Water, Denver Water, and the South Metro WISE Authority that allows the three entities to share existing water supplies, infrastructure, and other assets in a mutually beneficial way. A vital component of the WISE infrastructure is the SMWA Connection. To view a recording of the public meeting held May 21st, see the video content below.
The goal of the SMWA Connection is to connect Aurora’s Binney Water Treatment Plant near Aurora Reservoir to the South Metro WISE Authority tank near Smoky Hill and E-470.
Again, the goal of the SMWA Connection is to connect the Aurora’s Binney Water Treatment Plant near Aurora Reservoir to the WISE tank near Smoky Hill and E-470. The main criteria considered in this evaluation included public impact, constructibility, land requirements, permitting matters, and operator safety for each of the alignments identified.