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To account for the increasing cost of repairing and replacing water mains and water treatment materials, water rates will rise by 4.5% in 2024. City Council slashed water rates in 2022, and residents will still enjoy lower water rates when compared to 2021 rates. In 2024, the cost of water for the average resident will rise from $28.41 to $29.69 in the winter when water consumption is at its lowest, and $90.71 to $94.79 in the summer when water consumption is at its highest.

View a chart for the 2022 rate schedule

View a chart for the 2023 rate schedule

View a chart for the 2024 rate schedule

Learn more about how water and sewer rates are determined

2024 Rate Breakdown

Below you'll find detailed rate information for water, sewer, stormwater, additional fees on your utility bill, and commercial/ residential meter breakpoints. 

Water

All rates are per 1,000 gallons

Residential water                                                   
1,000 - 8,000 gallons  ($3.88)                                                              
9,000 - 40,000 gallons  ($7.09)
41,000 gallons and over  ($8.86)

Multi-unit, public and residential irrigation  ($8.21)

Blended multi-unit  ($7.65)

Commercial
Tier 1   ($8.46)
Tier 2 - Surcharge ($10.37)

Reclaimed water 
Irrigation   ($6.56)

All rates are per 1,000 gallons

Residential water                                                   
1,000 - 8,000 gallons  ($4.27)                                                              
9,000 - 40,000 gallons  ($7.79)
41,000 gallons and over  ($9.74)

Multi-unit, public and residential irrigation  ($9.03)

Blended multi-unit  ($8.42)

Commercial
Tier 1   ($9.30)
Tier 2 - Surcharge ($11.40)

Reclaimed water
Irrigation   ($7.22)

All rates are per 1,000 gallons

Residential water                                                  
1,000 - 8,000 gallons  ($4.85)                                                              
9,000 - 40,000 gallons  ($8.86)
41,000 gallons and over  ($11.07)

Multi-unit, public and residential irrigation  ($10.26)

Blended multi-unit  ($9.56)

Commercial
Tier 1   ($10.57)
Tier 2 - Surcharge ($12.96)

Reclaimed water
Irrigation   ($8.21)

Sewer 

Residential single family - per unit*  ($8.81 with a minimum charge of $17.62)

All others - per unit*  ($9.16 with a minimum charge of $17)

New residents - flat monthly rate**  ($36.46)

* Units = Average monthly water consumption billed during the sewer rate calculation period of January through March, divided by 1,000
**Flat monthly rate until the average monthly water consumption is calculated

Any new occupant of single-family residential units shall be charged based on the average monthly water consumption of all single-family homes billed by the City. Any new multi-unit accounts shall be charged the average water consumption for existing multi-family units billed by the City. 

Residential single-family - per unit*  ($8.81 with a minimum charge of $17.62)

All others - per unit*  ($9.16 with a minimum charge of $18.32)

New residents- flat monthly rate**  ($36.46)

* Units = Average monthly water consumption billed during the sewer rate calculation period of January through March, divided by 1,000
**Flat monthly rate until average monthly water consumption is calculated

Any new occupant of single-family residential units shall be charged based on the average monthly water consumption of all single-family homes billed by the City. Any new multi-unit accounts shall be charged the average water consumption for existing multi-family units billed by the City. 

Residential single-family - per unit*  ($11.01 with a minimum charge of $22.02)

All others - per unit*  ($11.45 with a minimum charge of $22.90)

New residents- flat monthly rate**  ($45.58)

* Units = Average monthly water consumption billed during the sewer rate calculation period of January through March, divided by 1,000
**Flat monthly rate until average monthly water consumption is calculated

Any new occupant of single-family residential units shall be charged based on the average monthly water consumption of all single-family homes billed by the City. Any new multi-unit accounts shall be charged the average water consumption for existing multi-family units billed by the City. 

Stormwater

Single-family detached residential - based upon 3,100 sq. ft. of impervious area - per month  ($6.00) 

All other property - including commercial, apartments, townhomes, etc. - per month / per 1,000 square feet of impervious area* - ($1.93) 

*Impervious area includes roofs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. 

Other Charges and Fees

Residential

Roadway improvement fee - per month ($6.00)
Meter charge - per month (see meter breakpoints)
Late fee  ($10.00)
Returned check fee  ($30.00)
Non-payment fee  ($45.00)
Transfer of service  ($35.00)


Commercial

Roadway improvement fee - per unit ($6.00)
Late fee  ($10.00)
Returned check fee  ($30.00)
Non-payment fee  ($45.00)
Transfer of service  ($35.00)

Residential

Roadway improvement fee - per month  (N/A)
Meter charge - per month (see meter breakpoints)
Late fee  ($10.00)
Returned check fee  ($30.00)
Non-payment fee  ($45.00)
Transfer of service  ($35.00)

Commercial

Roadway improvement fee - per unit  (N/A)
Late fee  ($10.00)
Returned check fee  ($30.00)
Non-payment fee  ($45.00)
Transfer of service  ($35.00)

Residential

Roadway improvement fee - per month  (N/A)
Meter charge - per month (see meter breakpoints)
Late fee  ($10.00)
Returned check fee  ($30.00)
Non-payment fee  ($45.00)
Transfer of service  ($35.00)

Commercial

Roadway improvement fee - per unit  (N/A)
Late fee  ($10.00)
Returned check fee  ($30.00)
Non-payment fee  ($45.00)
Transfer of service  ($35.00)

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL METER BREAKPOINTS

Meter Size        
Monthly Meter
Service Charge
5/8"

$14.18
3/4"

$21.01
1"

$30.19
1 1/2"

$51.28
2"

$75.20
3"

$156.92
4"

$226.70
6"

$422.44
8"

$633.30
10"

$969.01


Additional sizes available upon request.  

Meter Size  

Monthly Meter
Service Charge
5/8"

$15.60
3/4"

$23.11
1"

$33.21
1 1/2"

$56.40
2"

$82.72
3"

$172.62
4"

$249.37
6"

$464.68
8"

$696.63
10"

$1,065.91


Additional sizes available upon request.  

Meter Size   
   Monthly Meter
Service Charge
5/8"

$17.73
3/4"

$26.26
1"

$37.74
1 1/2"

$64.09
2"

$93.99
3"

$196.15
4"

$283.37
6"

$528.05
8"


$791.63
10"

$1,211.27


Additional sizes available upon request.  

As our city’s utility system ages, more and more repairs and replacements are required. Westminster experiences some of the same increases in costs that homeowners do. Maintaining aging systems is expensive, though Westminster is able to do it and keep water and sewer rates at about average for the region. 

Watch the videos below to learn what your rates pay for. 

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