Our primary water source is the Denver Basin of deep aquifers. We treat it for iron and manganese and distribute it from two water treatment plants through a series of booster pumps and water storage tanks. Since the Denver Basin is a dwindling resource, the District is very active in seeking a renewable source to augment and eventually replace it. In November 2008 the District purchased a 711-acre ranch (Willow Creek Ranch) near Leadville for the purpose of obtaining the water rights. It was adjudicated for municipal use in 2011. As part of that concept, Donala has leased renewable water from the Pueblo Board of Water Works - both to provide winter return flows to the Arkansas from the ranch, and as a straight lease. That water is conveyed, treated, and delivered to the Donala system through a connection to Colorado Springs at Northgate Road. The operation started in October of 2011, and currently provides water to meet about 30% of Donala's total demand. In 2017 we purchased the Laughlin Water Right and are currently undergoing court action to place that water into use. Once this is approved Donala will have 75% renewable water for its customers. The Board of Directors have set a goal for 100% renewable water by 2031.