SETTLING IN
Utility Choice
With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the state. For specific providers in your community, contact your municipal clerk — or your county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area.
Internet Information & Referral
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
www.colorado.gov/dora/puc
Utilities management and consumer information
Governor’s Office of Energy Management & Conservation
www.state.co.us/oemc
Provides a wealth of information for Colorado residents
All Connect
www.allconnect.com
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Major Utility Providers
Electric & Natural Gas
United Power
303-659-0551
800-468-8809
www.unitedpower.com
Xcel Energy
800-895-4999
www.xcelenergy.com
Water, Sewer & Waste
Water, sanitation, and sewer services are under the jurisdiction of the city or special district where you reside. Charges may or may not appear on a single bill. Most sanitation districts provide recycling services. Some of the major municipal contacts are provided below. For details on your community, contact your local city and/or county sanitation departments.
Boulder Utilities
303-441-3200
https://bouldercolorado.gov/public-works
Arvada Utilities
720-898-7000
https://arvada.org/residents/services-and-sustainability/water-sewer-general-information
Broomfield City/County Water Supply
303-464-5600
www.broomfield.org/334/Water
East Boulder County Water
303-554-0031
www.eastboulderwater.com
Greeley Water & Sewer
970-350-9811
http://greeleygov.com/services/ws
Left Hand Water District
303-530-4200
www.lefthandwater.org
Longmont Public Works
303-651-8416
www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/public-works-and-natural-resources
Louisville Water
303-335-4608
www.louisvilleco.gov/residents/public-works-274
Loveland Water & Power
970-962-2524
www.cityofloveland.org/departments/public-works
Superior Public Works
303-499-3675
www.superiorcolorado.gov/departments/public-works-utilities-105
Thornton Water Resources
720-977-6600
www.cityofthornton.net/government/infrastructure/water/Pages/default.aspx
Westminister Utilities
303-658-2500
www.cityofwestminster.us
Telephone Service
CenturyLink
866-963-6665
www.centurylink.com
Utility Line Information
Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC)
800-922-1987
www.uncc.org
Since gas, electrical, and telephone lines are often buried underground, contact UNCC to verify the location of lines before digging trenches or holes.
Cable & Satellite TV
Xfinity
800-934-6489
www.xfinity.com
DISH Network
888-434-0112
www.dishnetwork.com
DirecTV
888-777-2454
www.directv.com
General Information Resources
Statewide Information Line
303-534-3468
www.colorado.gov
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
High Altitude Living
Newcomers may experience some initial discomfort in the shift to a high-altitude environment, especially those from a geographic area closer to sea level. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, eye irritation, headache, fatigue, and nosebleeds. Most of these problems are associated with outdoor activity in the extreme elevations of the Rocky Mountains and foothills. Adjustment time varies, but most symptoms disappear after a few days or weeks of “taking it easy.” Consult your physician if discomfort seems severe or prolonged.
