Denver Water

Name

Denver Water

Legal name

Denver Water

Website

https://denverwater.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Utility Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Water Storage & Balancing Utilities (Reservoirs, Tanks, Equalization) (EUANAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Non‑Potable Reuse Utilities (Irrigation, Industrial, Cooling) (EUANAGAA)

Keywords

• Water utility services
• Potable water treatment
• Water distribution infrastructure
• Conservation rebate programs
• Recycled water systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Denver Water collects, treats, and distributes potable water from a 4,000-square-mile mountain watershed to approximately 1.5 million residential and business customers across Denver and surrounding metropolitan areas, supported by recycled water service, conservation rebates, water quality programs, and online billing.

Product overview

Denver Water is a municipal water utility serving 1.5 million people in Denver and surrounding metro areas. Its product portfolio is organized as a unified utility platform with multiple customer-facing services and internal infrastructure management tools. The core offerings include potable water supply, treatment, and distribution, supported by an online customer portal (Manage My Account / Denver Water Online), e-billing, and water quality services. Conservation-focused add-on modules include the Water Budget Program, Landscape Transformation Assistance, ColoradoScaping, residential and commercial rebates, and sprinkler audits. Infrastructure services for contractors encompass Design and Construction Standards, permits and licenses, and GIS map data. The Lead Reduction Program addresses legacy lead service line replacement. An array of recreation areas at mountain reservoirs (Dillon, Eleven Mile Canyon, Cheesman, Antero, Gross, Williams Fork, and Strontia Springs) extends the utility's public mission. Denver Water also operates TAP, an external news and education platform, and a Youth Education Program reaching thousands of students annually. Recycled water services provide non-potable supply for irrigation and other uses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manage My Account / Denver Water Online Online customer portal enabling residential and business customers to pay monthly water bills, review water use, manage contact information, sign up for autopay, paperless billing, text reminders, and pay by text.
• Potable Water Supply and Distribution Primary service of collecting, treating, and distributing potable drinking water to residential and business customers across Denver and surrounding metro areas, anchored by a 4,000-square-mile collection system and mountain reservoirs.
• Water Quality Services Comprehensive water quality management including testing, treatment, PFAS monitoring, fluoride management, disinfection byproducts control, taste and odor management, and regulatory compliance reporting for residential and business customers.
• Lead Reduction Program Initiative to replace lead service lines and reduce lead exposure in drinking water throughout Denver Water's service area, covering over 25,000 lead service lines targeted for replacement.
• Recycled Water Treatment and distribution system for recycled (reclaimed) water, including a dedicated recycled water treatment system, quality standards, and training programs for use in irrigation and other non-potable applications.
• E-Bill Paperless billing option allowing customers to securely receive monthly water bills via email inbox, with saved payment information for one-click payments.
• Residential Rebates Rebate offerings for residential customers, including up to $100 rebates on WaterSense-labeled toilets and incentives for water-efficient fixtures.
• Commercial Rebates Rebate program for business customers to encourage water-efficient equipment and practices, covering areas such as restaurants, hotels, and commercial car washes.
• Water Budget Program (Business) Program for business customers providing customized water budgets based on usage patterns and landscape needs, with efficiency guidance.
• Landscape Transformation Assistance Program Program helping commercial customers replace water-intensive landscaping with drought-resistant, water-wise plants and designs.
• Sprinkler Audits Professional irrigation system audits for residential customers to identify inefficiencies and optimize outdoor water use.
• ColoradoScaping Program and resources for residential customers to remodel yards with drought-resistant, native Colorado plants and water-wise landscape designs.
• Permits and Licenses Permitting services for contractors including cross-connection control, backflow prevention programs, hydrant use permits, licenses for construction water, and system development charges.
• Design and Construction Standards Comprehensive engineering standards, specifications, CAD standards, capital projects procedures, and drafting standards for contractors and engineers working with Denver Water infrastructure.
• GIS Maps and Data Requests Geographic information system data and map products for construction firms, including collection system maps covering about 4,000 square miles, and subsurface utility engineering location services.
• Reservoir Recreation Areas Recreation opportunities at Denver Water-owned reservoirs including Dillon Reservoir, Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir, Cheesman Reservoir, Antero Reservoir, Gross Reservoir, Williams Fork Reservoir, and Strontia Springs, offering boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and scenic overlooks.
• Youth Education Program Educational program for K-12 students covering water science, conservation, and the journey of water from snowflake to tap, including classroom presentations and treatment plant tours. Since 2007, has worked directly with nearly 86,000 students and adults.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 1.5 million people in Denver and surrounding metro area
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC): SFPUC supplies water to ~2.7 million Bay Area customers via the Hetch Hetchy system. Directly comparable as a municipal water utility with a far-flung watershed, large infrastructure investments, and active conservation programming.
• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP): LADWP is the largest municipal water and power utility in the U.S., serving ~4 million water customers in Los Angeles. Directly comparable to Denver Water as a large municipal water utility with full vertical integration and similarly large capital programs.
• Philadelphia Water Department: Philadelphia Water Department serves ~1.7 million people with drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services. Comparable in scale to Denver Water as a large municipal utility with an aging infrastructure and lead service line replacement program.
• DC Water: DC Water serves the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions with drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services. Directly comparable as an East Coast municipal water utility of similar mid-to-large scale with active lead service line replacement programs.
• Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities provides water, drainage, and solid waste services to Seattle and surrounding areas. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest municipal water utility with a strong conservation focus and significant infrastructure footprint.
• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: Metropolitan Water District is a regional wholesale water utility serving ~19 million people across Southern California. Comparable as a large-scale water supplier with multi-county service area, imported water rights, and major capital projects.
• NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP): NYC DEP operates the water and wastewater system for ~8.4 million New York City residents. Directly comparable in scale and as a municipal water provider with an upstate watershed and reservoir system analogous to Denver Water's mountain reservoirs.

Regional players

• Aurora Water: Aurora Water serves the City of Aurora, Colorado, a major adjacent municipality to Denver. Comparable as a Colorado municipal water provider of similar size-class with shared regional water-rights, drought exposure, and conservation programming context.
• Colorado Springs Utilities: Colorado Springs Utilities is a community-owned, four-service utility (water, wastewater, electricity, natural gas) serving the Colorado Springs metro area. Comparable in business model as a Colorado municipal water provider and as a direct regional peer given shared Colorado water-rights and watershed context.

Broad incumbents

• American Water Works Company (AWK): American Water Works is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility, serving ~14 million people across 14 states. Comparable as a regulated water utility of similar operational profile to Denver Water, though investor-owned and multi-state rather than a single municipal entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DenverWater
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/YourDenverWater
• Facebookfacebook.com/DenverWater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/denverwater
• Instagraminstagram.com/denver_water

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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