accomplishments
2010 Water Accomplishments
Goal: Implement a Drug Take-Back Program to reduce impact of medicine disposal on Denver’s waterways
- Achievement: 5,000 pounds of pharmaceuticals collected to date. The State added additional drop-off sites due to program success
Goal: Replace inefficient water fixtures and irrigation systems within City facilities, parks, and schools
- Achievement: 190 million gallons of water saved annually through retrofits done by City of Denver, DPS schools, and Auraria campus in partnership with Denver Water
Goal: Support Parks and Recreation tree planting efforts towards Mile High Million goal
- Achievement: 198,124 trees planted to date



