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2025 Rate Breakdown
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 ($4.04)
9,000 - 40,000 gallons ($7.37)
41,000 gallons and over ($9.21)
Multi-unit, public and residential irrigation ($8.53)
Blended multi-unit ($7.96)
Commercial
Tier 1 ($8.79)
Tier 2 - Surcharge ($10.78)
Reclaimed water
Irrigation ($6.83)
All rates are per 1,000 gallons
Residential water
1,000 - 8,000 gallons ($4.44)
9,000 - 40,000 gallons ($8.11)
41,000 gallons and over ($10.13)
Multi-unit, public and residential irrigation ($9.39)
Blended multi-unit ($8.75)
Commercial
Tier 1 ($9.67)
Tier 2 - Surcharge ($11.86)
Reclaimed water
Irrigation ($7.51)
All rates are per 1,000 gallons
Residential water
1,000 - 8,000 gallons ($5.04)
9,000 - 40,000 gallons ($9.21)
41,000 gallons and over ($11.51)
Multi-unit, public and residential irrigation ($10.67)
Blended multi-unit ($9.95)
Commercial
Tier 1 ($10.99)
Tier 2 - Surcharge ($13.48)
Reclaimed water
Irrigation ($8.53)
Sewer
| Building Type | Sewer Rate |
|---|---|
| Residential single-family - per unit (see Note 1) | $9.34 with a minimum charge of $18.68 |
| All others - per unit (see Note 1) | $9.71 with a minimum charge of $19.42 |
| New construction - flat monthly rate (see Note 2) | $38.65 |
Note 1: Units = Average monthly water consumption billed during the sewer rate calculation period of January through March, divided by 1,000.
Note 2: 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.
| Building Type | Sewer Rate |
|---|---|
| Residential single-family - per unit (see Note 1) | $9.34 with a minimum charge of $18.68 |
| All others - per unit (see Note 1) | $9.71 with a minimum charge of $19.42 |
| New construction - flat monthly rate (see Note 2) | $38.65 |
Note 1: Units = Average monthly water consumption billed during the sewer rate calculation period of January through March, divided by 1,000.
Note 2: 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.
| Building Type | Sewer Rate |
|---|---|
| Residential single-family - per unit (see Note 1) | $11.67 with a minimum charge of $23.34 |
| All others - per unit (see Note 1) | $12.13 with a minimum charge of $24.26 |
| New construction - flat monthly rate (see Note 2) | $48.31 |
Note 1: Units = Average monthly water consumption billed during the sewer rate calculation period of January through March, divided by 1,000.
Note 2: 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
Stormwater Management Fee
| Building Type | Stormwater Rate |
|---|---|
| Single-family detached residential - based upon 3,100 square feet of impervious area - per month | $6 |
| All other property - including commercial, apartments, townhomes, etc. - per month/per 1,000 square feet of impervious area (see Note 1) | $1.93 |
Note 1: Impervious area includes roofs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.
Other Charges & Fees
Residential
- Roadway improvement fee - per month: $6
- Meter charge - per month (see meter breakpoints)
- Late fee: $10
- Returned check fee: $30
- Non-payment fee: $45
- Transfer of service: $35
Commercial
- Roadway improvement fee - per month: $6
- Late fee: $10
- Returned check fee: $30
- Non-payment fee: $45
- Transfer of service: $35
Residential
- Roadway improvement fee - per month: N/A
- Meter charge - per month: See meter breakpoints
- Late fee: $10
- Returned check fee: $30
- Non-payment fee: $45
- Transfer of service: $35
Commercial
- Roadway improvement fee - per month: N/A
- Late fee: $10
- Returned check fee: $30
- Non-payment fee: $45
- Transfer of service: $35
Residential
- Roadway improvement fee - per month: N/A
- Meter charge - per month: see meter breakpoints
- Late fee: $10
- Returned check fee: $30
- Non-payment fee: $45
- Transfer of service: $35
Commercial
- Roadway improvement fee - per month: N/A
- Late fee: $10
- Returned check fee: $30
- Non-payment fee: $45
- Transfer of service: $35
Commercial / Residential Meter Breakpoints
| Meter Size | Monthly Meter Service Charge |
|---|---|
| 5/8-inch | $14.75 |
| 3/4-inch | $21.85 |
| 1-inch | $31.40 |
| 1.5 inches | $53.33 |
| 2 inches | $78.20 |
| 3 inches | $163.20 |
| 4 inches | $235.76 |
| 6 inches | $439.34 |
| 8 inches | $658.63 |
| 10 inches | $1,007.77 |
Additional sizes available upon request.
| Meter Size | Monthly Meter Service Charge |
|---|---|
| 5/8-inch | $16.23 |
| 3/4-inch | $24.03 |
| 1-inch | $34.54 |
| 1.5 inches | $58.66 |
| 2 inches | $86.02 |
| 3 inches | $179.52 |
| 4 inches | $259.34 |
| 6 inches | $483.27 |
| 8 inches | $724.50 |
| 10 inches | $1,108.55 |
Additional sizes available upon request.
| Meter Size | Monthly Meter Service Charge |
|---|---|
| 5/8-inch | $18.44 |
| 3/4-inch | $27.31 |
| 1-inch | $39.25 |
| 1.5 inches | $66.66 |
| 2 inches | $97.75 |
| 3 inches | $204.00 |
| 4 inches | $294.70 |
| 6 inches | $549.17 |
| 8 inches | $823.29 |
| 10 inches | $1,259.72 |
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.