Thornton Water Conservation

Emergency water break update 🚨 Water line repairs were completed early this morning around 1:30 AM to the affected area of 128th and York. Thank you to residents for your patience while crews worked to repair the emergency water breaks that occured. If you are still experiencing issues please call 📞Thornton Utilities Operations at 720-977-6500, select 2 to be connected with the after-hours dispatch. If you live in this area and are experiencing discoloration of water, turn on your faucets and run water for a few minutes to clear any discoloration that can sometimes be caused by sediment in pipes when water water breaks/repairs occur.

City of Thornton Utilities Operations and a contactor continue to work on a water break near 128th and York and residents in the area may be experiencing water outages. Thank you for your patience as we make repairs as quickly as possible.

🚨Just a heads up City of Thornton, Colorado Government residents! 🚨

The City of Thornton Utilities Operations and a contractor will be fixing 3 emergency water breaks this evening. Citizens living in the vicinity of the following areas may be out of water for 8-10 hours:

📍Signal Creek Boulevard
📍Cottonwood Lakes Boulevard
📍2255 E. 129th Avenue (Peach Tree Condominiums)

Thanks for your patience as we make repairs as quickly as possible.

Have you signed up for the 2026 Garden Tour yet? You don’t want to miss this one!

Join us on June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon:
🌸Explore water-wise gardens and low-water landscapes
🌼Meet with seasoned Thornton Water pros and landscape experts
🪻Learn how to transform your lawn on a budget

Register at bit.ly/TWGardenTour !

Looking for a quick garden refresh?

Adding 2- 4 inches of fresh mulch to garden beds helps hold moisture in the soil and keeps your garden looking new. But be sure to keep a 6 inch area around the base of each plant free of mulch to avoid crown rot, when using wood mulch.

Visit thorntonwater.com/h2overhaul/mulching to learn more about the magic of mulch!

It’s National Pollinators Week! 🐝🦋🦇

Did you know that pollinators like bees, moths and butterflies provide 1 out of 3 bites of food we eat?

By planting native plants, creating pollinator habitats, and
educating others about the importance of pollinators, you can help keep these critters thriving in City of Thornton, Colorado Government

As you create your water-wise garden, check out PlantSelect.org for pollinator-friendly additions!

Don’t forget, City of Thornton, Colorado Government ! Stage 1 drought restrictions are still in place. This summer, remember:

🚿Limit lawn watering to two days a week. Thornton customers can choose their two watering days.

❌No lawn watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

🌳Watering of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and vegetable gardens is allowed on any day, as needed. We recommend watering in the evening or early morning to maximize absorption.

Learn more at bit.ly/RestrictionsAndDrought
Together we can weather the drought.

It’s National Gardening Week! We are lucky to be surrounded by many beautiful gardens in City of Thornton, Colorado Government and at the end of the month, you can come see some of them for yourself!

Join the 2026 Water-Wise Garden Tour on June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon to see how your neighbors have converted lawn into low-water landscapes.

Visit bit.ly/TWGardenTour to reserve your spot!

Thornton Water-Wise Garden Tour