// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 💧 Water Treatment Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Denver Water |
| Host County | Denver County CO |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 75 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Denver Water serves 1.5 million customers in the Denver metro area with water sourced from mountain reservoirs in the Colorado Rockies. Wildfire in the watershed has repeatedly contaminated water supplies requiring expensive treatment. The 2020 Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires caused unprecedented watershed damage threatening Denver water quality.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Denver metro with 1.5 million customers. Wildfire in mountain watersheds contaminates water supplies with ash and debris requiring expensive treatment. The 2020 fires caused $30M in additional treatment costs.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Multiple facilities. Denver Emergency Management coordinates wildfire watershed and water supply emergency protocols.