Water Treatment
Greeley’s mission is to deliver safe, reliable, affordable water around the clock. The Water and Sewer department operates advanced water treatment facilities that process Rocky Mountain snowmelt before it goes to homes and businesses.
Snow melt
Greeley drinking water begins as high mountain snow melt
Water Treatment
Drinking water is treated at one of two Greeley facilities
Water Quality
Delivering superior drinking water is a top priority for the city
Water Treatment Plants
Once water leaves Greeley's six high-mountain reservoirs, it is piped directly to nearby Bellvue or Boyd Lake Water Treatment Plant. Greeley uses the latest technologies and practices at its two treatment plants to ensure the water we deliver meets all drinking water standards.
Bellvue Water Treatment Plant
Located at the mouth of the Poudre Canyon, this plant operates throughout the year as Greeley's primary water treatment facility. It can treat 35 million gallons of water per day. The plant was originally built in 1907 and has received many upgrades throughout the decades. The latest major upgrade was completed in May 2020.
Boyd Lake Water Treatment Plant
The Boyd Lake Plant in Loveland can treat up to 38 million gallons of water per day from Boyd Lake and Lake Loveland. This plant is operated primarily during the lawn-watering season and is shut down for winter maintenance when demand is low. It supplements the Bellvue Plant during emergencies and peak demand. Built in 1964, the plant received upgrades in 2022 to install a new chemical building and improve treatment processes.