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Brighton CO Water, Gas and Power Providers

A cold shower can be your heater, your gas or your water. Knowing who supplies what tells you who to call first.

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Brighton CO Water Utilities: The City System and Others

The City of Brighton supplies water to most homes inside the City. Its About Our Water page says groundwater is the primary source, treated at either a Reverse Osmosis plant or a Greensands Filter Plant. The City publishes an annual Drinking Water Quality Report.

Todd Creek Village, in ZIP 80602, has its own water system. If you live there, contact your own provider for a water problem and read its report.

Brighton Water Utilities Compared: City, District, Well

Brighton CO water utilities are not one system. Most homes inside City limits get City water. Todd Creek Village gets water from its own metropolitan district. A few properties, mostly outside town, are on private wells. Each one sends you to a different phone number when something breaks.

Setup	Who runs it	Who to call for a water problem	Other notes
Inside City of Brighton, on City water	City of Brighton Utilities	The City for mains, meter, quality and notices	City reports chlorine disinfectant and no chloramine, per its 2024 report
Todd Creek Village, ZIP 80602	Todd Creek Village Metropolitan District	The district office, not the City	Separate meters for drinking water and irrigation water
Private well outside City service	The owner	A licensed well and pump contractor, and a plumber for the house side	You test and treat the water yourself
Other district or provider	Depends on the address	The name on the bill	Ask before assuming City rules apply

Todd Creek Water: What the District Says About Its System

The water at Todd Creek homes comes from a district that also runs the sewer. Its water page says drinking water is treated by reverse osmosis, and the community has a separate irrigation system, so homes there have two water lines. It notes that mixing or interconnecting them is illegal.

That dual system matters for plumbing. An outdoor spigot or irrigation tap may be non-potable water, so do not drink from it or tie it into a drinking line. Ask the district before any change that touches either line.

The district owns the main lines and homeowners maintain service lines from the mainline connection through the house. For a major leak the district advises closing the valves at your home, and it can send an operator to shut water off to a house. The district office is at 10450 East 159th Court.

Water sources described on district pages and in its annual quality report do not line up perfectly, so read the current report for your address rather than relying on a summary.

Xcel Gas, United Power Electric and How to Read Your Bill

The City of Brighton says it provides neither natural gas nor electricity. Xcel Energy is the Brighton CO gas provider. United Power supplies electricity. Which electric provider serves a specific address can vary, so check your bill.

Five things to find on any utility bill

The company name and logo at the top.
The service address, which may differ from your mailing address.
The service type: water, sewer, gas or electric.
The account number, which the provider asks for on any call.
The emergency and outage contact printed on the bill.

A City bill lists water and sewer charges. Todd Creek homes get a bill from the district. A gas bill from Xcel, the Brighton CO gas provider, is the reason you call Xcel about a gas smell after you call 911. An HOA or metro district fee on your mortgage or dues statement is usually for common areas, not the pipes to your house, so confirm before assuming.

Sewer follows a different line than water

Which treatment plant serves an address depends on where it sits, so ask the City utilities office. Sewer treatment is separate from stormwater. Stormwater and sanitary sewer are separate systems, so ask the City where a sump pump or drain is allowed to discharge before connecting one.

Brighton Water Quality Notes Every New Homeowner Should Know

Of the Brighton CO water utilities, the City system publishes a 2024 water quality report that lists iron removal, chlorine disinfection, fluoride and polyphosphate for corrosion control. City water is hard to very hard, which is why scale builds inside water heaters and on fixtures. The hard water guide covers treatment.

The City reports no identified lead service lines. About 1,712 service lines have an unknown material, and the review focuses on homes built in 1959 and earlier. If yours is an older home, check the City's inventory or ask.

The City runs a backflow and cross connection program. Properties with irrigation systems or a second water source may need an assembly tested each year by a certified tester. Ask the City which applies.

Watering restrictions have been in place in dry years, including a two days a week limit reported in April 2026. Check the City's current status before running sprinklers.

Homes on septic rather than City sewer are regulated by the Adams County Health Department. See the septic guide.

From Utility Name to Pipe Problem

Once you know who supplies your water, the next question is what the pipe is doing. Low water pressure and hard water solutions both vary by supplier, and a break on your side of the meter follows the water main break steps.

Gas and Electric

The City of Brighton's Utilities page states that it does not provide electricity or natural gas. Xcel Energy provides natural gas and United Power provides electricity in Brighton. Check your bill to confirm.

Service	Who	Call for
Water (in City)	City of Brighton Utilities	Main breaks, meter, quality
Water (Todd Creek Village)	Its own system	Its own provider
Natural gas	Xcel Energy	Gas smell, outages
Electricity	United Power	Power outages
Inside your walls	You, via a licensed plumber	Leaks, fixtures, heaters

Plumbing problem in Brighton?

Utility problem or house problem? Call and the line will help sort it.

Call (720) 953-7060

Local case study

Brighton Boil Order, July 2013: Why Knowing Your Water Provider Matters

Brighton, CO, from July 3, 2013. E. coli was found in the water, and the City told all 34,000 residents to boil it for three minutes, per CBS Colorado.

Shelves of bottled water emptied. One restaurant carried dishes to Commerce City to wash them. Some businesses closed rather than cope.

Lesson: know who your water provider is before a notice lands, because the notice comes from them. Most of Brighton is on the City system. Todd Creek Village has its own district. Businesses especially need a plan. See Todd Creek water, or call the line and describe your problem.

(720) 953-7060 is the line for Brighton CO water utilities. The same call covers Brighton CO gas provider.

Brighton Utility Questions

Who supplies water in Brighton?

The City of Brighton for most addresses in the City. Todd Creek Village has its own system.

Where does Brighton water come from?

The City says groundwater is the primary source, treated at two plants.

Who supplies natural gas?

Xcel Energy provides natural gas in Brighton. Your gas bill and meter carry its name.

Who supplies electricity?

United Power. The City does not provide electricity.

Where can I read the water quality report?

On the City's website. See the link above.

What if my water looks discolored?

It can follow main work or flushing. Run cold water and call the City if it persists.

Who do I call about a gas smell?

Leave and call 911, then Xcel Energy.

How do I know which provider I have?

Check your bill.

How can I tell whether I am on City of Brighton water or a district?

Read your water bill. A City bill carries the City of Brighton Utilities name and lists water and sewer charges. Todd Creek Village homes get district bills. If you have no water bill, you may be on a private well. When you cannot tell, call the City with your address and ask.

Does Todd Creek have its own water and sewer?

Yes. Todd Creek Village Metropolitan District provides water and sewer service to its service area. It is unincorporated Adams County with a Brighton mailing address. Call the district for leaks, meters and water quality, not the City.

Can I connect my irrigation line to my house plumbing in Todd Creek?

No. The district runs separate systems and separate meters for drinking water and irrigation water and says interconnecting them is illegal. A plumber working there should confirm which line is which before touching either.

Which company do I call about a gas smell versus a power outage?

Call 911 from outside for a gas smell, then Xcel Energy, the gas provider. For a power outage, call United Power, or whichever provider your bill names. Do not confuse the two. Each utility has its own line, printed on its bill.

Is Brighton water the same everywhere in the City?

Not necessarily. The City describes groundwater treated at different facilities, so quality can vary by address. Read the City's most recent annual report and check any notices that name your area. Hardness runs high across the City, so plan on scale protection either way.

Who regulates septic systems around Brighton?

The Adams County Health Department regulates septic systems in the county, including permits for installs, repairs and transfers of title. It replaced the former Tri-County Health Department in Adams County after that agency dissolved at the end of 2022.

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