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Eldorado Springs PID Advisory Committee
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Eldorado Springs Public Improvement District (PID)

The PID Board has referred a ballot measure to the Nov. 3 General Election that would allow the PID to incur debt to pay for capital improvements to the wastewater treatment plant.
Staff Contact: Natalie Springett at nspringett@bouldercounty.gov.

County Issue 6A: Eldorado Springs Public Improvement District (Eldorado Springs Public Improvement District of Boulder County Debt Authorization)

SHALL ELDORADO SPRINGS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF BOULDER COUNTY DEBT (FOR ELDORADO SPRINGS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3) BE INCREASED BY UP TO $1,000,000, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $1,440,000 (SUCH AMOUNTS TO BE REDUCED TO THE EXTENT PROJECTED COSTS OR LOAN RATES HAVE BEEN OVER-ESTIMATED, OR TO THE EXTENT ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDING, IF ANY, ARE SECURED) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ELDORADO SPRINGS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND ANY COSTS NECESSARY OR INCIDENTAL THERETO, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE COST OF ESTABLISHING RESERVES TO SECURE THE PAYMENT OF SUCH DEBT; SHALL SUCH DEBT BEAR INTEREST AT A MAXIMUM NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NOT TO EXCEED 4% AND BE PAYABLE FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED AGAINST BENEFITED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND FROM OTHER FUNDS THAT MAY BE LAWFULLY PLEDGED TO THE PAYMENT OF SUCH DEBT; AND SHALL THE REVENUES FROM SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND ANY EARNINGS THEREON AND FROM THE INVESTMENT OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH DEBT CONSTITUTE A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE; ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 2026-003 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT?

____YES ____NO

A Resolution of the Board of the Eldorado Springs Public Improvement District of Boulder County referring to the electors of the District the question whether the District shall incur a debt payable from special assessments to be assessed within Eldorado Springs Local Improvement District No. 3, to be created by the District after the date hereof, and certifying a ballot title for the November 3, 2026, election to seek voter approval to incur such debt.

Note: Senate Bill 03-139, C.R.S. 1-7-908, requires that political subdivisions seeking debt authorization must post certain financial information in advance of the election. In the Nov. 3, 2026, election the Eldorado Springs Public Improvement District of Boulder County (ESPID) is seeking authorization from electors in the ESPID to take out a loan to pay for capital improvements at the wastewater treatment plant. This ballot issue triggers the required ESPID statutory reporting document.

Eldorado Springs Public Improvement District Background

The Eldorado Springs Public Improvement District (PID) operates the Eldorado Springs wastewater system pursuant to Resolution 2024-056. Boulder County’s Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) serves as the governing body (Board of Directors) of the PID. Prior to the creation of the PID, the district was a Local Improvement District. An advisory committee serves as a communication link between residents, contractors, and the County.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-056 A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County describing a proposal to authorize the formation of the Eldorado Springs Public Improvement District and other related matters.

Meeting Schedule

The advisory committee meets the third Thursday of each month 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and allow time for public comment.

To sign-up to attend the virtual meetings and receive meeting notices and agendas, please contact: Taylor Ladenburg tladenburg@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-441-4873

Current Members

Up to five members represent various segments of the Eldorado Springs community. Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.

  • Tod Smith
  • Alex North
  • Heidi Gerstung
  • (Vacant)
  • (Vacant)

Apply now by visiting the Advisory Boards and Committees website.

Helpful Information

Sewer Problems - Emergency Procedures

If you experience a sewer problem, please contact:

WQCP (Water Quality Control Professionals)

Phone: 970-389-4491

Emai: jvolk@wqcpllc.com

Backups on the District’s side of the sewer connection will be handled by WQCP. Backups on the private sewer line may be the responsibility of the homeowner.

Sewage Payment Billing Questions

Call Special District Management Company (SDMS)
303-987-0835
Contact the LID Liaison for questions about rate changes due to additions made on homes (contact info to the left)

Previous years meeting documents are available upon request. Please contact: Special Districts Coordinator, Taylor Ladenburg, tladenburg@bouldercounty.gov, 303-441-4873

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Eldorado Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant

What you need to know about your sewer system.

The wastewater treatment and conveyance system for the Eldorado Springs Improvement District is state of the art, yet should not be considered as robust as a “normal” municipal sewage system, with gravity collection lines and industrial scale treatment plant. The treatment plant is based on biological processes, and the “bugs” that break down the waste also require some special considerations.

• Glass
• Metal
• Goldfish stone
• Seafood shells
• Plastic objects (toys, utensils, etc.)
• Sanitary napkins or tampons
• Diapers, socks, rags or cloth
• Flushable wipe
• Kitty litter (even disposable litter)
• Explosives
• Flammable material
• Strong chemicals
• Gasoline
• Lubricating oil and/or grease
• Rope or string
• Dental Floss

Introduction of any or all of the above mentioned items to your Environment One (E-One) Grinder Pump could void the warranty and the homeowner may be liable for repair or replacement.

If your home/building is unoccupied for longer than a couple of weeks:

  • Run clean water into the unit until the pump activates, and let the water run for several minutes.

Your grinder pump cannot dispose of wastewater without electrical power. If electrical power service is interrupted, keep water usage to a minimum.

Your E-One grinder pump has been manufactured to produce an alarm signal in the event of a high water level in the basin. The light/alarm may come on during periods of high use, but it is NOT common for the light/alarm to remain on for more than 3 minutes.

If the alarm remains on after several minutes:

  1. Stop using water.
  2. Do not silence or reset the alarm.
  3. Call WQCP at 970-389-4491.

• DON’T block access to your grinder pump lid. Keep area clear for easy access.

• DON’T put food down your sink. The disposal is not your friend! Scrape your dishes off into the trash.

• DON’T pour grease and oil down your sink. Grease is a coagulant and it only takes a short amount of time to clog. Pour all grease and oil into a separate container for proper disposal or recycle.

• DON’T put powered laundry detergent or dishwasher soap down your disposal. It will block your pipes.

• DO use a portable tub or plug your sink to wash fruits and vegetables. Save this water for your plants!

• DON’T pour toxic pesticides down your sink. When mixed with cold water, they can form hard deposits in the line and eat the pipes.

• DON’T wash paint (oil based or water based) down the sink. This will clog your pipes.

• DON’T use calcium chlorate in your sink, as you would use for your septic system. When mixed with water, it forms a cement-like compound that can easily plug your drainage system.

• DON’T wash oils used for mechanics or cleaning down your sink. In addition to being bad for your pipes, they are also bad for the environment and should be disposed of/recycled properly.

• DON’T wash down baby oil, moisturizer, liquid eye liner or oil-based soaps. They can block your pipes in any quantity-large or small.

• DON’T wash hair down the drain. Use a hair trap.

If you experience a sewer problem, please contact:

WQCP (Water Quality Control Professionals)

Phone: 970-389-4491

Email: jvolk@wqcpllc.com

Boulder County Liaison

Special Districts Coordinator

Taylor Ladenburg, tladenburg@bouldercounty.gov, 303-441-4873