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PitCo commissioners voice initial approval for another water buy
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points 68 shares of water from the Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Co. The purchase would cost $442,500 for 4.
Pitkin County commissioners have given preliminary approval to purchase additional water rights. The move aims to increase flows in the Roaring Fork River, which often has low water levels.
The purchase would cost $442,500 for 4.68 shares of water from the Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Co. This amount of water is equivalent to about 3.5 acre-feet.
Further details on the proposal are available from the Pitkin County commissioners, including how the water would be used to benefit the Roaring Fork River.
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