ABOUT UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT
At UTSD we take our jobs very seriously. We know you are counting on us to keep the wastewater sanitation
system running smoothly, our waterways clean, our wildlife healthy, and our environment pristine. You may
not think about the importance of our work; however, we take great care in ensuring the health of our home.
OUR FOCUS

OUR CUSTOMERS
We all have an expectation that our sinks will drain and our toilets will flush. UTSD’s primary focus is ensuring we provide this critical public service to our customers each day. We prioritize your sewer system so you don’t have to.

Our Environment
Cleaning and disinfecting wastewater is an extremely technical, complex and regulated process. At UTSD we verify that the quality of the water we put back into the Big Thompson River meets and exceeds regulations set by the EPA and CDPHE.

OUR COMMUNITY
UTSD is an integral part of the Estes Valley. Our directors and staff work and live in this community. It’s our mission to ensure the sustainability of our facilities, preserving the natural beauty that surrounds us and maintaining the quality of life we are used to.
SERVING THE ESTES PARK REGION
Upcoming Board Materials
- Notice of Regular Meetings and Basic Agenda
- Agenda for Regular Board Meeting on September 19, 2023
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Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting in-person, please notify Ms. Gina Moore, Secretary to the Board, at gina@utsd.org by 2:00 p.m. on September 19, 2023.
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UTSD NEWS & INFORMATION
Billing and Payment
To set up paperless billing, ACH payments, and for billing and payment inquiries call 970-586-4544.
Online eCheck and credit card payments may be made through our Pay Online payment portal service.
Online payments will assess a processing fee by Pay Online Service.
District Non-Discrimination Policy
Upper Thompson Sanitation District (District) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, creed, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status in employment or in any program or activity conducted by the District. The District will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If any person has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact District Manager, Mr. Chris Bieker, three days before the event via email at chris@utsd.org, or telephone at 970.586.4544, or dial 711 to connect with Relay Colorado.
District Accessibility Statement
Upper Thompson Sanitation District is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Upper Thompson Sanitation District is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA Guidelines. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Upper Thompson Sanitation District’s website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on https://utsd.colorado.gov:
- Phone: 970-586-4544
- E-mail: chris@utsd.org
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 568, Estes Park, Colorado 80517
The District will try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
District Open Records Policy
It is the policy of the District that all public records shall be open for inspection by any person at reasonable times, except as otherwise provided by law. Water Reclamation Facility Project documents and other documents/records may be accessed by submitting the Upper Thompson Sanitation District Open Records Request Form (accessible on this website) to the District Manager/Official Custodian of Records.
Resolution No. 2014-07-02 (Open Records Policy)Brave Blue World Documentary
Innovation in the world of water resources are dynamic and very important to the future of water. At Upper Thompson Sanitation District we are embracing this philosophy to better serve our customers. We will be hosting an event including Brave Blue World in an effort to best inform our customers about the future of water resources and the District. For more information on the documentary visit Brave Blue World.