Rueter-Hess Reservoir

Posted on 23. Mar, 2009 by admin.

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Parker Water & Sanitation District hosted the official groundbreaking for the Rueter-Hess Reservoir on September 5th 2004 and included reservoir partners: The Town of Castle Rock, Castle Pines North Metro District, and the Stonegate Valley Metropolitan District. The ceremony is the official groundbreaking for the Rueter-Hess Reservoir expansion.

Anticipated completion of Rueter-Hess Project is late 2011 or 2012 depending on winter conditions. 

Rueter-Hess

Rueter-Hess Reservoir water will be used by residents of Parker for everyday water needs, to replenish the underground aquifer, and as a reserve for better water management during a drought.  

 Rueter-Hess under construction

Rueter-Hess Recreation:

The plans for Rueter-Hess call for recreation including parks, trails, fishing and non-motorized boats. While PWSD may never construct all of the improvements shown in the plan, trails are a requirement of both the Federal permit as well as the County permit. At a minimum Parker Water and Sanitation District (PWSD) will have trails that connect to other regional trails currently constructed or planned by adjoining developments.

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