LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District (GMWSD), which provides water and sewer service to around 48,000 people in Lakewood, said density changes laid out in the City of Lakewood's new comprehensive plan would put a strain on the district's pipes.

GMWSD sent a letter to the City of Lakewood on August 22 objecting to the city's plan and requesting mediation to resolve a range of issues the water district said could lead to unexpected fees for residents. The letter requests the city stop proposed zoning changes that could increase density in certain areas until there is a plan for funding and construction to increase water infrastructure.

"With the density changes, we don't know if we're able to accept a higher demand of water flow, mainly into our sewer system.

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