NEWS BRIEF
The Denver Gazette reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing Fort Lupton a $24 million loan for a wastewater infrastructure project. The project will connect the city’s wastewater system to an existing regional treatment plant.
The funding is through USDA’s Water and Waste Disposal Program. Rep. Gabe Evans said Northern Colorado’s growth increases demand for water infrastructure and described the investment as supporting the city’s wastewater system and South Platte River water quality.
What to know
Fort Lupton’s planned wastewater project is supported by a $24 million USDA loan and is intended to connect the city’s system with an existing regional treatment plant. The article does not state a project timeline or completion date.
Reporting: Marissa Ventrelli · Denver Gazette · 09-21-2026
