We're excited to share information about local activities and recent events involving water! We also want to provide Thornton residents with additional resources about water conservation from sources outside the Thornton area. Bookmark this page and visit frequently to learn more about the latest buzz in the world of water.
Toilet rebates have been available to Thornton residential customers since May 2003, and starting May 1, a new sector of water customers will be eligible to receive toilet rebates. Water Resources will offer a $100 rebate to multi-family accounts such as apartment buildings who receive Thornton water. The rebates will be applied to the water account and will help cover the cost of a new, EPA WaterSense certified toilet. These toilets are 20 percent more efficient and meet high performance standards. Each multi-family account will be limited to four rebates. For more information call Water Resources at 720-977-6500 or click here.
Thornton is rolling out an Ambassador program in an effort to engage community members who have a passion for water conservation and efficiency. Ambassadors will be Thornton water customers who are also Water Saving Champions. An introductory meeting took place in April, and Ambassadors had the opportunity to attend a training session to learn water conservation techniques and campaign messages. Water Resources is excited about the Ambassador program and its potential to raise community involvement to a new level. If you are interested in becoming more involved in conservation email us at info@thorntonwater.com.
See a pothole, graffiti or water waste in the City of Thornton? Making City service requests just got easier with the new Thornton Connected iPhone application. The app can be downloaded free from the iPhone App Store by searching for GORequest. The process is quick and easy. When a resident spots a problem, or needs an issue resolved, they simply open the app, select an issue, take a picture if applicable, and tap submit . If a photo is submitted, the app uses GPS to detect the exact location of the reported problem, and then include the location with the service request. The request will then go directly to the City staff member who is most qualified to address it. The iPhone app is the latest enhancement to the Thornton Connected citizen relationship management (CRM) solution from Government Outreach, Inc.
The following resources provide additional information about saving water.
City of Thornton Water Conservation Plan
City of Thornton Water Conservation Plan Appendix
Colorado Water Conservation Board
EPA WaterSense
Recharge Colorado - Water Conservation
American Water Works Association
California Urban Water Conservation Council
Water Use it Wisely
Environmental Protection Agency
Irrigation Association
Center for ReSource Conservation
Colorado WaterWise Council/Xeriscape Colorado
Colorado State University Turf Program
American Water & Energy Savers
Colorado Watershed - KMGH Channel 7 Weather
US Drought Monitor
The Save the Water Web site is an ongoing effort of the City of Thornton Water Resources Division
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