Aurora Water (Colorado)

What Aurora Water (Colorado) does

Aurora Water is a municipal water utility operated as a department of the City of Aurora, Colorado, providing water, sewer, and stormwater services to residents, businesses, and agricultural operations within the city. Established as part of the municipal government infrastructure, the organization operates from the Daniel P. Mikesell Water Operations Facility and serves one of the largest cities in the Denver metropolitan area. The utility's revenue model is based on usage-based billing for water consumption, sewer services, and recurring stormwater management fees, with rate structures set under municipal authority.

The utility's core technology consists of a multi-source water supply system including reservoirs and transmountain diversions, treatment facilities, and a comprehensive distribution network. Service offerings span water supply and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater management, water conservation programs, drought management, and a Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Aurora Water also manages the Wild Horse Reservoir for water storage and recreation. The organization partners with Metro Water Recovery for regional wastewater treatment and reclamation services.

Customer access is facilitated through an online self-service portal (myaccount.aurorawater.org), phone support during business hours, and after-hours emergency services. The utility is governed by the Citizens' Water Advisory Commission and holds certifications including Partnership for Safe Water from AWWA and American Public Works Association accreditation. Aurora Water is currently managing drought conditions with Stage 1 restrictions in place and maintains active community engagement through social media, educational outreach, and conservation programs.

Name

Aurora Water (Colorado)

Legal name

City of Aurora - Aurora Water Department

Website

https://aurorawater.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aurora Water is a municipal water utility operated by the City of Aurora, Colorado, providing water, sewer, and stormwater services to residents, businesses, and agricultural customers within the city. The utility operates treatment facilities, reservoirs, and distribution infrastructure under a regulated monopoly model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water Utility Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Sourcing & Abstraction (Surface Water, Groundwater, Intake Works) (EUANAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Detention, Retention & Storage Systems (Ponds, Tanks, Vaults) (EUANAEAD)

Keywords

• Municipal water services
• Wastewater treatment
• Stormwater management
• Water utility operations
• Drinking water distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Water Sales: Revenue generated from residential and commercial water consumption billing. Customers are billed based on usage volume with tiered rate structures.
2. Sewer Service: Wastewater collection and treatment services billed to residential and commercial customers.
3. Stormwater Management: Stormwater and drainage services provided to customers, funded through service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aurora Water is a municipal water utility that provides drinking water supply and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater management services to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers within the City of Aurora, Colorado. Services are delivered through municipal infrastructure including reservoirs, treatment facilities, and a piped distribution network, with billing administered through a monthly, usage-based rate structure.

Product overview

Aurora Water is a municipal water utility operated by the City of Aurora, Colorado, providing a comprehensive suite of water, sewer, and stormwater services. The core offerings consist of water supply and distribution, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management. These are supported by various service modules including billing and rates management, water conservation programs, drought management with watering restrictions, the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, Wild Horse Reservoir operations, water construction projects, education and outreach, and agricultural services. Customers access services through a self-service online portal (myaccount.aurorawater.org) for billing and account management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Supply and Distribution Provides treated drinking water to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers through a municipal water distribution system sourced from multiple reservoirs and water sources.
• Wastewater Services Manages wastewater collection and treatment for the City of Aurora, delivered in partnership with Metro Water Recovery for regional wastewater treatment and reclamation.
• Stormwater and Drainage Provides stormwater management and drainage services for residential and commercial properties, including flood protection and HOA/metro district resources.
• Water Conservation Programs Water conservation education, incentive programs, and resources to promote efficient water usage among residential, commercial, and agricultural customers.
• Lead Service Line Replacement Program Program to identify and replace lead service lines in the water distribution system for residential and commercial customers.
• Agriculture Water Services Dedicated water services and resources for agricultural users in the Aurora service area, supporting crop irrigation and livestock water supply.
• Online Customer Portal (Aurora Water Account) Self-service online portal enabling Aurora Water customers to pay bills, manage accounts, and access water utility services 24/7.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning water quality

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Metro Water RecoverycoreOthersMetro Water Recovery (formerly Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District) is a partner organization. Aurora participates on the Metro Water Recovery Board through a board member appointment. This partnership handles regional wastewater treatment and reclamation services for Aurora and other Denver metro communities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Xylem is a major publicly traded water technology company providing pumps, treatment systems, metering, and smart water solutions to utilities globally. It is a broad incumbent supplier/technology peer whose products and services are used by municipal water utilities including Aurora Water.
• Metro Water Recovery: Metro Water Recovery is the regional wastewater treatment authority serving multiple Denver metro communities including Aurora. It is a broader incumbent partner/authority providing wholesale wastewater treatment at a regional scale beyond Aurora's municipal service area.

Direct peers

• Colorado Springs Utilities: Colorado Springs Utilities is a municipal utility providing water, wastewater, stormwater, electric, and gas services to Colorado Springs, CO. It is a directly comparable multi-service municipal utility operating in the same Colorado regulatory and climate context as Aurora Water.
• Denver Water: Denver Water is the largest municipal water utility in Colorado, serving the City and County of Denver with drinking water treatment and distribution. It is a directly comparable Colorado municipal water utility sharing the same regulatory environment, customer base characteristics, and climate/drought exposures as Aurora Water.
• Thornton Water (City of Thornton): City of Thornton operates a municipal water utility serving its residents in the northern Denver metro area. It is a directly comparable municipal water provider serving a similar suburban Denver metro customer base.
• Englewood Water (City of Englewood): City of Englewood operates municipal water and wastewater services in the Denver metro area. It is a directly comparable Colorado municipal utility providing similar services in close proximity.
• Littleton Water (City of Littleton): City of Littleton operates a municipal water and wastewater utility serving its residents south of Denver. It is a directly comparable small Colorado municipal utility with similar service offerings and regulatory environment.
• Parker Water (Town of Parker): Town of Parker provides municipal water service to a growing Douglas County community south of Aurora. It is a directly comparable Colorado municipal water utility with similar suburban Denver metro customer profile.
• City of Westminster Water: Westminster is a neighboring Denver metro municipality providing water and wastewater services to its residents. It is a directly comparable Colorado municipal water utility in close geographic proximity with overlapping regional partnerships.

Others

• American Water Works Association (AWWA): AWWA is the leading industry association for water utilities that certifies Aurora Water through its Partnership for Safe Water program. It is an enabling/industry-body peer that sets standards and provides recognition frameworks relevant to Aurora Water's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/auroragov
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/theaurorachannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/auroragov
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aurora-water-colorado
• Instagraminstagram.com/auroragov

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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