City of Boulder News Briefs
Residents may notice a change in taste of water starting Monday, May 2

City of Boulder water customers in Gunbarrel, Heatherwood, Hoover Hills and areas north of Arapahoe Avenue and east of Foothills Parkway may notice a slight change in water taste on Monday, May 2, when the Utilities Division switches water sources from Boulder reservoir to the Boulder Feeder Canal.
Water source changes are a normal part of water treatment and distribution operations. No service interruptions are expected while the water source change occurs.

The possible taste change is due to differences in source water chemistry between Boulder Reservoir and the Boulder Feeder Canal.

For more information, contact the city’s Betasso Water Treatment Facility at 303-441-3249.

Tour to help Boulder residents reduce water use

On Wednesday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Responsible Bathroom Water Conservation Tour is bringing water-saving solutions to Boulder residents and businesses. The national tour features a full-size, showroom truck equipped with water-saving products and information on how to save water, energy and money.

This free, public event will be held at the Boulder Winnelson Company, located at 3777 Pearl St.

Partnering with local water utilities and municipalities across the country, the tour is bringing conservation information to agencies that offer rebates for the purchase of water-efficient products. City Water Conservation staff will be available at the event to provide information about the city’s rebate program. This event will coincide with Boulder’s celebration of National Drinking Water Week, highlighting the vital role water plays in our daily lives.

For additional information, contact the Water Conservation Program at 303-413-7407 or visit www.bouldersaveswater.net.

Boulder Yamagata Sakura Project and Parks and Recreation Department to plant cherry trees for sixth consecutive year

The Boulder Yamagata Sakura Project and the Urban Forestry unit of the City of Boulder’s Parks and Recreation Department will be planting 28 Somai Yoshino cherry (Sakura) trees on Saturday, April 30, at Martin Park, 36th Street and Eastman Avenue. The Boulder Yamagata Sakura Project has donated more than190 cherry trees to the City of Boulder over the past six years in honor of the commitment between Boulder and its sister city of Yamagata, Japan.

Activity schedule for Saturday, April 30:

10 a.m. to noon – City staff and Yamagata Sakura Project volunteers will plant 28 cherry trees in Martin Park, 36th Street and Eastman Avenue.
Noon – A Japanese Tea Ceremony will be performed by the Boulder Yamagata Sakura Project
12:30 p.m. – Volunteers will be served a light lunch provided by Sushi Zanmai restaurant.
Contact:
Sarah Huntley, Media Relations, 303-441-3155
Mike Banuelos, Public Works, 303-441-4073
Shelly Ruspakka, Parks and Recreation, 303-413-7214
www.bouldercolorado.gov