Utilities & Services
Although Highland Lakes is a rural community, most of the utilities and services found in the city are available to the residents. We hope you find the following information helpful:
COMMUNICATIONS – (Phone, DSL and other services)
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR QWEST DSL AND OTHER SERVICES
Qwest is a company that can provide you with most of your communication needs in one bundle, including local, long distance and wireless phone service, DSL and Direct TV. Call 1-800-244-1111 for a service representative.
Dish Network is another option for satellite television. They can be reached at 1-800-200-1308.
Other companies may be able to provide you with wireless phone service, long distance, and internet service. Consult the local yellow pages for providers in this area. Be sure they are able to provide you with the quality of service you desire.
ELECTRIC
Intermountain Rural Electric (IREA) is located at 800 State Highway 67 in Woodland Park. Phone 719-687-9277 or Toll Free at 1-800-332-9540. They are the only provider for Highland Lakes.
NATURAL GAS
Colorado Natural Gas, Inc. is located at 800 North Highway 67 in Woodland Park. Phone 719-686-1328, 303-979-7680 (Littleton), Toll Free at 1-800-720-8193 or 1-800-332-9540 After Hours.
SAFETY REMINDERS!
If you smell gas outside!
CALL ONE OF THE ABOVE NUMBERS IMMEDIATELY AND REPORT IT!
If you smell gas inside!
DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES OR THE PHONE!
DO NOT SMOKE, USE LIGHTERS, MATCHES OR OTHER OPEN FLAME TO TRY TO FIND THE LEAK!
EVACUATE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY!
GO TO A NEIGHBOR’S AND CALL ONE OF THE ABOVE NUMBERS IMMEDIATELY!
If you plan to do any digging:
BEFORE YOU DIG, CALL 1-800-922-1987 THE UNCC, 48 HOURS BEFORE YOU START TO DIG!
PROPANE
Check the Yellow Pages under Gas-Propane for one of the dealers in the area.
SNOW REMOVAL
County Roads are plowed and maintained by the Teller County Department of Public Works. Phone 719-687-8812 or visit www.co.teller.co.us
Private driveways and access easements are the responsibility of the property owner. The HLPOA publishes a list of persons that provide a snow removal service. Most of the individuals are residents of Highland Lakes or live close by. You may contact them for prices and references by going to the Snowplowers page.
TRASH & GARBAGE COLLECTION
Three companies provide trash collection service to Highland Lakes:
Teller County Waste at 719-687-6686 collects on Wednesday. They have free recycle service.
Trash Taxi at 322-7309 or 1-866-872-7446 collects on Monday or Tuesday. Contact them for information about recycle collection.
Waste Management at 719-687-9603 collects on Wednesday. They operate a transfer facility in Divide where you can take your trash and recycle materials.
Teller Curbside Recycling at 660-3037 offers a collection service for recycle material.
Wal-Mart in Woodland Park has several recycle bins for the public.
WATER
Water is supplied to each home by the Highland Lakes Water District (HLWD). The Customer Service phone number is 719-687-7937. If there is no answer or the call is placed after business hours, please leave a message.
NOTE! If the call is for an emergency after business hours, please contact a local plumbing company.
Revised 3/1/2011