Snowmass is Stream Fed Title Image and Graphic with the subtitle, "As recipients of pristine snow-fed waters, we consciously conserve.

Program partners are listed. Snowmass Water and Sanitation District, Aspen Hospitality, Timerberline Condominiums, Alpine Bank, and Snowmass Tourism




Gallons of water use per person indoors and average irrigation used outdoors each day by a Snowmass Village single family residence:

Image of water use with stacked boxes. Dark blue for drinking, beige for toilets, grey for all other faucets and appliances and a tall green box for outdoor use.


  • 1/2 gallon used for drinking by one person each day.
  • 10 gallons is used by toilets
  • 25 gallons is used by all other faucets, showers, and appliances (approx)

95% of indoor water use is treated and returns to streams






Of the 700 gallons used in outdoor irrigation, only 20% of it returns to streams. The other 80% is "lost" due to evaporation and plant use.






The image is a map showing the Maroon Bells, Snowmass Mtn, and Snowmass Ski Area, with highlighted creek paths.

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Darrell Smith

Water Resources Manager

Snowmass Water and Sanitation District

dsmith@swsd.org