Annually, CC uses around 80,000 kilogallons of water on average. Typically, 35 to 45% is non-potable water used for irrigation. Non-potable water is supplied by Colorado Springs Utilities and is a mix of reclaimed domestic wastewater and raw, untreated freshwater.
Domestic water use in CC's three major dorms accounts for almost 15% of the total potable water consumed by the campus.
Domestic water use in CC's three major dorms accounts for almost 15% of the total potable water consumed by the campus.