Water

The City of Thornton, Colorado encourages customers to conserve water

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Reminder! New water rates are in effect. This change supports ongoing maintenance and improvements to the water system to continue to provide the community with reliable access to clean drinking water. Check out https://t.co/dPPRDNjn5C for ways to save! #ThorntonWaterAtWork

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Are you familiar with your water bill so you can be prepared for rate increases on January 1? Your utility bill uses tiers so you can see how your bill stacks up to your water use. Check out our utility billing page to learn more! https://t.co/aw1PfAOpcM

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We’re celebrating 6.3 million gallons of water saved this year! Thank you to our @CityofThornton community, employees, and leaders who helped make 2024 a great year. Learn more about our water impact at https://t.co/ewGF5lYUse. #ThorntonWaterAtWork

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Stay water-wise this holiday hosting season!
❄️Turn the sink off when scrubbing dishes.
❄️Only run a full dishwasher.
❄️Choose an efficient model if upgrading your dishwasher.

Get more tips on saving indoors this holiday season at https://t.co/h0l181tErt. #ThorntonWaterAtWork

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Reminder! New water rates in @CityofThornton go into effect January 1, 2025! Your water bill is based on monthly use. The table shows the increase of a typical single family home for a winter and summer water bill. Visit https://t.co/lpsLhZoQML to learn more! #ThorntonWaterAtWork

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As you start planning your spring garden, keep in mind our #PlantOfTheMonth, the Northern Lights Pansy! This flowering annual is a great addition for an early spring bloom!

Learn more and find one for your yard on the @PlantSelect website! #ThorntonWaterAtWork #WaterWisePlants

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We are so thankful for the work that goes into conserving our most precious resource! Your water utility team shows unparalleled dedication to providing you with clean and reliable drinking water!

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Reminder! New water rates go into effect Jan 1, 2025! Your water bill is based on monthly use. This table shows the increase of a typical single-family home’s average winter and summer water bills. Visit https://t.co/ecoGUFd2zf to learn more! #ThorntonWaterAtWork

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Every element of our water system contributes to maintaining your water quality.

Read about this complex process in our water quality blog 👉 https://t.co/80DOXs746w #ThorntonWaterAtWork

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In 2023, Thornton saved 6.3 million gallons of water with the help of our water efficiency programs. That's enough water to fill nine Olympic-sized swimming pools! Visit our Residential Rebates and Services page to learn more. #ThorntonWaterAtWork

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Due to the cost of maintaining and improving our water system, Thornton City Council voted to increase water rates starting Jan. 1, 2025. This will continue to provide our community with safe, reliable water! Learn more on our website, https://t.co/ecoGUFd2zf
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Focus on your indoor water usage in the winter months. Be water-wise this winter by upgrading appliances and being aware of your household water use.

Visit our “Saving Indoors” page to learn about saving water indoors and water line repair!

https://t.co/bGKdzCyxzu

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Our November #PlantOfTheMonth is the Panchito Manzanita! This plant does well in Thornton’s climate year-round and attracts pollinators with tiny, white flowers in the winter.

Learn more and plan for next year on the @PlantSelect website! #ThorntonWaterAtWork #WaterWisePlants

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A team of 107 dedicated employees work year-round to provide Thornton Water customers with quality drinking water. In this year’s impact report, take a dive into the outcome of their hard work. https://t.co/pyAcvvMu9o
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The Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant is offline for winter maintenance. The Thornton Water Treatment Plant will treat a blend of South Platte River & Upper Clear Creek through March. You may notice a difference in taste, odor or hardness. Visit https://t.co/Lki5E3Wf8G for updates.

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Our team recently spent some time preparing the demonstration gardens for winter and captured our water-wise plants in their fall colors.

Curious about how they look in the winter? The demonstration gardens are open year-round – stop by and see for yourself! #ThorntonWaterAtWork

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Deep freezes are coming! Note these tips for cold weather:

❄️Insulate your pipes with heat tape.
❄️Slowly drip water from your faucets to keep water moving.
❄️Open cabinet doors to help heat pipes.

These steps can help you avoid a frozen pipe this winter! #ThorntonWaterAtWork

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#NLPPW is all about learning about lead exposure and preventing its harmful effects. Thornton has conducted a thorough review of the service lines used by the water utility and no lead service lines have been found! #ThorntonWaterAtWork

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/HGh3i0HI8E

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Oct. 20-24 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! #NLPPW is a week to bring communities together to increase lead poisoning prevention efforts.

For more information, visit the EPA website here 👉https://t.co/CQDXfmWP73

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#ImagineADayWithoutWater is a day dedicated to raising awareness on how big of an impact water has on your day-to-day life and community. What is your drop in the bucket? Share how you’re participating in “Imagine A Day Without Water” in the comments below!