极光面临着重大挑战 （科罗拉多州）面对快速增长和 水源生产力变化很大。实用程序 实施了高度综合的节水措施 这些项目的迫切需求 在年开始的干旱条件下明显 2002年。当时，公用事业公司的水库蓄水位 下降到容量的26%，或不到一年的容量 水供应的价值。这些项目以及 10年期14亿美元资本改善计划 以及多屏障水的实施 保护公众健康和健康的治疗方法 满足高客户标准，已导致增长 水电费。 作者研究了极光水是如何逐渐形成的 通过提供充足的资源来应对这些挑战 定位时为当前客户提供的服务级别 以满足未来的需要。增加城市用水 需求，尤其是在美国西南部， 将需要重新分配现有的用水和 新供水系统的建设和运行。 这里提供的信息可以帮助今天的 公用事业经理应对未来的许多挑战 对水的需求不断增长。包括2个参考文献、图表。

Significant challenges have developed for Aurora (Colo.) Water in the face of booming growth and widely variable water source productivity. The utility has implemented highly comprehensive water conservation programs, the urgent need for which became apparent during drought conditions beginning in 2002. At that time, the utility's reservoir storage levels dropped to 26% of capacity, or less than a year's worth of water supply. These programs, along with a 10-year, $1.4 billion capital improvement program and the implementation of multiple-barrier water treatment approaches to protect public health and meet high customer standards, have resulted in growing utility bills. The author examines how Aurora Water is progressively addressing these challenges by providing adequate service levels to current customers while positioning itself to meet future needs. Increasing urban water demands, especially in the southwestern United States, will require reallocation of existing water uses and the construction and operation of new water delivery systems. The information provided here can help today's utility manager negotiate the many challenges of the growing demand for water. Includes 2 references, figures.