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Our water system Gross Reservoir Located in Boulder County, Gross Reservoir stores much of the water that eventually gets sent to the City for treatment. Water Treatment Plant The City of Arvada has two water treatment plants: Ralston Water Treatment Plant, which operates year round and Arvada Water Treatment Plant, which runs during warmer months. Together the two plants produce over 6.4 billion gallons of drinking water per year. Water Delivery The City maintains 632 miles of drinking water distribution pipes. Stretched end-to-end, the pipes would reach Des Moines, IA. Utility Billing Over the next five years, the City will replace all water meters with smart meters allowing residents to view water usage before they receive their bill. Wastewater All the water that is flushed down the drain in Arvada flows to Metro Water Recovery treatment facilities in Denver. This regional plant treats all of Arvada’s wastewater. The majority of wastewater rates residents pay passes directly to Metro Water Recovery. When you turn on your tap, you expect clean water. Have you ever wondered about the path water takes to get to and from your home? Follow the journey below.