Coronavirus In Colorado: Denver Water Suspending Shut-Offs Due To Late Payments

DENVER (CBS4) - Denver Water wants its customers to know they suspended all water shut-offs due to late payments. They say customers should have access to water during the coronavirus pandemic.

Washing your hands is key to COVID-19 prevention.

From @DenverWater : If your water got turned off for non- payment(delinquency), contact them immediately and they will turn back on without payment(hand washing critical).They have also suspended shut- offs.
— Brian Maass (@Briancbs4) March 28, 2020

Denver Water also wants customers to know the water is safe to drink, and they follow regulations to prevent waterborne pathogens, like COVID-19.

Customers who worry they can't pay their bill are asked to call the Denver Water Customer Care team at 303-893-2444, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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