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September 1, 2026 - Boxelder is Inside Water Quality Conversations.

For over 60 years, our goal at Boxelder Sanitation District has always been to put our community first. One way we do this is by remaining active in…

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June 1, 2026 - Prepared for Anything: A Tour of Boxelder’s Emergency Plan and Equipment

In January of this year, Maryland experienced a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO). A sewer pipe broke, and a large amount of wastewater escaped into the…

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March 2, 2026 - Why Is My Wastewater Bill Separate? Understanding Boxelder’s Role as a Special District

If you’ve ever wondered why you receive a separate bill from Boxelder Sanitation District for wastewater—while your treated water bill comes from…

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December 1, 2025 — What It Takes: The Team Behind the District

At Boxelder Sanitation District, our mission is simple but essential: protect public health and the environment by safely collecting and treating…

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September 2, 2025 — How Boxelder is Engaging Policymakers and Creating Awareness About Nonpoint Source Pollution

At Boxelder Sanitation District, we take our mission seriously: protect public health, safeguard the Cache la Poudre River and serve our community…

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June 2, 2025 — Capital Projects Update: Planning Ahead to Keep Things Flowing

In a blog post last March, we introduced Boxelder Sanitation District’s Master Plan—a forward-looking document designed to guide capital improvements…

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March 3, 2025 - Behind the Scenes at Our Wastewater Treatment Lab

Wastewater treatment is essential for maintaining public health and protecting the environment, but have you ever wondered about the science behind…

Dec. 1, 2024 - Understanding Pretreatment and Environmental Stewardship in Wastewater Management

Boxelder Sanitation District proudly serves nearly 8,000 residential customers and more than 700 commercial and industrial customers. Our dedicated…

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Sept. 3, 2024 - Energy Usage and Wastewater Treatment

National Energy Awareness Month is coming up in October, and here at Boxelder Sanitation District, we’re acutely aware of how wastewater treatment and…

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June 3, 2024 - A Day in the Life of a Wastewater Worker

In honor of Wastewater Worker Recognition Week earlier this year, we’d like to acknowledge and explore the various important roles our team plays in…

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March 1, 2024 – Investing in Our Community: Boxelder Sanitation District Projects in 2024 and Beyond

At Boxelder Sanitation District, we’re vigilant about maintaining the critical infrastructure needed to serve our customers safely, efficiently and…