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Demise of historic Jefferson County ranch means long-term protection for a critical Arvada water source

Denver Water will prevent housing development on 230 acres near Ralston Reservoir, protecting water quality for tens of thousands of people, officials said.

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Three of every four gallons of water used by Arvada residents come from Ralston Reservoir. That key water source will gain new protection in January, when a 230-acre purchase of historic ranch land by Denver Water is expected to close. The sale will protect the reservoir from future development that could’ve impacted the quality of the drinking water source for tens of thousands of people. Lazy Heart Ranch owner Steve Johansson calls the deal a …

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Demise of historic Jefferson County ranch means long-term protection for a critical Arvada water source

Denver Water has bought the 230-acre Lazy Heart Ranch for $5.6 million to protect Ralston Reservoir, a primary drinking water source for Arvada.

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Denver Post broke the news in Denver, United States on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
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