Denver Water last drained Antero Reservoir during a drought in 2002. The reservoir was also emptied in 2015 to allow for dam rehabilitation work. Officials say refilling timelines will depend on future drought conditions.
EPA is now reviewing public comments and plans to finalize the revised rule later this year. Whether the changes ultimately bring stability or spark another round of legal challenges remains to be seen.
Cloud Data, Streaming Internet, and Artificial Intelligence have needs that require water and energy at increasing demand, which cannot be met without drilling more wells and boreholes throughout the country.