A Record-Dry Winter Puts the METROGRO Farm to the Test
Locked and Loaded for 2026 In the coming weeks, activity on the farm will increase. Crews will boost efforts to rebuild and prepare equipment, including essential tools like tractor discs used for tilling, while also welcoming two seasonal workers to support operations. At the same time, fields designated for this year’s harvest will undergo targeted spray applications to control weeds and set the stage for […]
From Service Delivery to Cybersecurity: Veronica Butler’s Metro Journey
Everyone at Metro has a story to tell, and Veronica Butler is no different. After a friend recommended she apply to Metro, Veronica was hired two years ago as a Service Delivery Analyst. Since then, she’s ascended the ranks and now serves as a Cybersecurity Analyst, taking full advantage of Metro’s employee incentive programs along the way. Inspired to expand her skills, Veronica earned certifications in […]
Colorado State University PhD Partnership Ushers in New Era of Collaboration
Metro’s facilities offer a uniquely valuable research environment. With decades of operational history, extensive data, and advanced analytical capabilities, Metro’s Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility (RWHTF) provides doctoral students with opportunities to synthesize foundational research and applied practice. Michael is supervised by two principal investigators: Dr. Sybil Sharvelle, a Professor in CSU’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, and Dr. Tanja Rauch-Williams, Metro’s Chief Innovation Officer. TID has already conducted preliminary research […]
Thank You For Taking Our Community Survey
In April and May 2025, Metro Water Recovery (Metro) conducted a comprehensive community survey! Sent via mail to 15,000 random residents within Metro’s service area, the invitations directed people to an online survey offered in both English and Spanish. Receiving 693 responses, representing a 5% response rate, Metro is using the survey results to gain […]
Metro Innovation, Information, and Operations at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Water Conference
Metro Water Recovery encourages employees to share their work with other water resource and recovery facility experts every year at the Rocky Mountain Water Conference. This year, Metro is inviting conference attendees to come visit our employees as they share the good work we do from August 24 through 27 in Keystone, Colorado. Hosted by […]
Metro Teams Finish Strong at 2025 Rocky Mountain Rivalry
The annual Operations Challenge at Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) is often regarded as the “Olympics of wastewater operations” as teams from around the globe compete in a variety of events. An Operations Challenge competition consists of five events where teams are judged on accuracy, time, and safety. The competition kicks off […]
Metro Gold Awards Honor Compliant Industrial Users
On June 19, Metro Water Recovery hosted the 2024 Gold & Platinum Award ceremony. This ceremony has been hosted by Metro since 1992 to formally recognize Industrial Users who have met all their pretreatment requirements and demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence. This year, six companies were recognized. Metro’s Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) team members […]