Always Thinking About Water to Provide You the Best.

Protecting the quality, quantity, and reliable delivery of water is our 24/7/365 priority and serious responsibility. We are continually working on new ideas, plans, and projects to ensure Thornton is ready for whatever the future holds.

Person's hand under running faucet. Text reads "Your 2025 Water Rates Explained."

Cover of the Inside Your Water System Thornton Water Impact Report, published October 2024 (covering data from 2023).

Water-wise garden in front of house image

water-wise garden open house invitation on dark green background, June 21, 9 to 11 a.m.

Graphic showing the four steps of AMI meters, step 1 meters measure daily water usage, step two data is transmitted, step three data is uploaded, step four customers can spot leaks.

Learn About Your Water Bill!

Find information, instructions, and create an online account on the city of Thornton’s Utility Billing page.

Drought status:

Drought Watch

The city is currently in “Drought Watch” due to drought conditions predicted to persist in the Front Range. Customers are encouraged to be efficient with their water usage and adhere to the city’s Outdoor Water Use Rules, outlined on the Saving Outdoors page. Learn more about the stages of drought on our Restrictions and Drought page and ways to save water from our FAQs.

Know Thornton’s Current Water Use Rules

With about half of residential water use occurring outdoors during spring and summer months, we need to work together to use water responsibly. Learn more about the watering rules and how to follow Thornton’s Watering Guide on our Saving Outdoors page.

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Waterblogged

To immerse yourself in all things water, read Waterblogged and learn what happens behind the scenes before you ever turn the tap.

The Value of Water