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    • Education Are you an educator looking for support materials? We offer classroom materials and kits that detail the wastewater treatment process.
    • Tours Tours of our facilities are a great way to learn about our wastewater treatment process. Tours are available for high school students and adults.
    • Fact Sheets Metro authors fact sheets on various topics related to cleaning water and recovering resources.
    • Utility Locate Need to locate a line? We’re here to help. Visit this page to learn more about the utility locate process and how to access the 811 system.
    • Common and Hazardous Household Waste Disposal We recommend several environmentally safe and convenient ways to dispose of unwanted household products like paint, fuel, solvents, cleaners, and pesticides.
    • Infrastructure Improvements Metro Water Recovery is routinely working to improve our infrastructure. Here are our ongoing projects:
    • Sponsorship Program Metro supports our communities through sponsorships to local and regional non-profit organizations that align with our mission.
    • Learn More About PFAS It takes a village to keep our water clean and safe. We’re dedicated to being a part of the solution, but we need your help.
    • Wipes Clog Pipes Numerous household items should never be flushed down the toilet. Click to download a PDF and share this information with family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors.
    • Proper Grease Disposal Incorrectly disposing of grease, oil and fats can cause sewer overflows, backups, public hazards and higher sewer bills for YOU. Click to download a PDF and share this information with your neighbors, friends, and family.
    • Pharma Disposal Flushing unused drugs down the toilet introduces them to our rivers and environment Click to download a PDF and share this information with your neighbors, friends, and family.
  • Innovations
    • Thermal Energy Recovery Did you know that the warmth of wastewater pipelines can power homes, businesses, and even entire communities? Learn more about the science and benefits of this sustainable energy source.
  • Regulations
    • Members & Special Connectors We partner with 65 Denver-Metro local governments to serve 2.2 million people across an 817-square-mile service area.
    • Industrial Pretreatment Program Through this program we ensure high quality service, protection from harmful chemicals and compliance with environmental regulations.
    • Dental Amalgam Program Metro is proud to work alongside dental offices to reduce amalgam waste.
    • Hauled Waste An individual or company can apply for a special permit to discharge treatable wastes. Review the application process, required monthly reporting, and other details.
    • CORA Requests Review Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) Policy and Procedures here. Individuals must request an appointment with Metro’s Records Management Administrator to access public records.
  • Business
    • Contractors & Consultants We routinely seek vendors and contractors to help provide important services at our plant facilities and beyond. Click here for more information.
    • Request for Proposals All opportunities and results of open RFPs are posted to BidNet Direct. Click here to access BidNet Direct.
    • METROGRO® Biosolids We package biosolids that our plant produces into a high-yield fertilizer called METROGRO® Cake.
    • Metro Safety Awareness Orientation All visitors to Metro’s facilities are now required to complete a safety orientation training.
  • Connectors
    • Members & Special Connectors We partner with 65 Denver-Metro local governments to serve 2.2 million people across a 817-square-mile service area.
    • Connection Request Are you a city or sanitation district looking to send us your flows for treatment? Learn more about becoming a Connector here.
  • About Us
    • Our Service Area Our 817-square-mile service area includes 65 cities and sanitation districts. Serving more than 2.2 million people throughout Denver and parts of Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas, and Weld counties, we are the wastewater treatment authority for most of metropolitan Denver.
    • Our Facilities Operating out of three facilities – Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility, Northern Treatment Plant and METROGRO Farm – we provide the highest quality wholesale wastewater services to approximately 2.2 million people. Read more about our facilities here.
    • Stewardship Metro is committed to making a positive impact on the environment by cleaning water, generating renewable energy, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
    • Leadership Metro is guided by a Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer. Click here to learn more about our leadership.
    • Strategic Plan Metro's strategic plan helps us accomplish our mission of protecting public health and the environment into the future.
    • Our Mission and Story Formed in 1961, we are now the largest wastewater treatment provider in the Rocky Mountain West. Click here to learn more about our story.
    • Agendas & Minutes Metro provides both agendas and minutes for all Board of Directors and Committee meetings. Review and download these materials here.
    • Budgets & Reports Here you can find various reports, including Metro’s financials, progress, and operational performance.
    • Awards & Certifications Metro has earned numerous awards for environmental compliance, financial reporting, design, and more.

Fact Sheets

We produce fact sheets that cover complex topics related to our mission. Please review and share these fact sheets widely with friends and family.

preview image of the biosolids fact sheet. Click the image to access the screen readable PDF

Facts about Biosolids

Click here to read this blog post
Oct 5, 2022
What are Per-and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

What are Per-and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

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Jun 6, 2022
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Metro Water Recovery

Our mission is to protect the region’s health and environment by cleaning water and recovering resources. We clean water to be suitable for agriculture, aquatic life, recreation, and water supply.

6450 York Street, Denver, CO 80229
Phone (303) 286-3000
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