Established in 2008, the Rural Water Authority of Douglas County (RWADC)  provides a collective voice for rural water users in unincorporated Douglas County. Prior to this, rural well owners were not meaningfully represented on the unique and vital issues of the nonrenewable Denver Basin groundwater resources on which they depend.

The RWADC works to help provide an adequate, sustainable and reliable water supply for over 8,000 individual rural water users and 14 small water districts in unincorporated Douglas County. We are a nonprofit entity managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and are funded through donations. RWADC does not currently receive County or State financial support. RWADC is dedicated to assisting rural water users and providers in maximizing the life of our nonrenewable groundwater by the collection of data and through policy recommendations to its members and the Board of Douglas County Commissioners. Each Director represents either one of the County’s five rural water districts or one of three small water districts, shown on the map, and resides in that respective district. Special districts providing water services to large population areas are outside of our service area.

Our Purpose

The Authority assists in the assessment and development of water resources and systems, in whole or in part, for the benefit of rural water users and landowners within Douglas County. Special districts supporting large population areas outside of our service area are not included.

We serve all of unincorporated Douglas County, excluding service areas of special districts as stated above.  (see map)

Our Vision

Maximize the life of our nonrenewable Denver Basin groundwater supply.

Our Mission

Assist Douglas County rural water users and providers to:

• Evaluate current and future water supplies and demands.
• Determine services and/or facilities that are of benefit to them.
• Advise and assist other agencies on rural water issues.