Commercial Water Rates#
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- Electric: 6.5% average increase due to higher generation costs and grid upgrades to add resiliency and transition to our energy future.
- Water: 7% increase to help fund capital projects like pipe and meter replacements.
- Wastewater: 6% increase to help fund capital projects like improvements at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility and collection system replacement.
- Stormwater: 6% increase to help fund capital projects like the Oak Street Outfall and stream rehabilitation.
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- Electric: 5% average increase due to higher generation costs associated with new, renewable resources and capital projects like transformer and cable replacements.
- Water: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like pipe and meter replacements.
- Wastewater: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like improvements at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility and collection system replacement.
- Stormwater: 3% increase to help fund capital projects like the Oak Street stormwater improvement project and stream rehabilitation.
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- Electric: 5% average increase due to a wholesale cost increase, costs related to distribution operation and maintenance and capital investment projects like transformer and streetlight replacements.
- Water: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like pipe and meter replacements and the water treatment facility roof replacement.
- Wastewater: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like improvements at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility and collection system replacement.
- Stormwater: 3% increase to help fund capital investments like the Oak Street Outfall and stream rehabilitation
Commercial customers experience a seasonal increase in rates. The volume charge is 25% greater during the six lawn-watering months (May - October) than in the other months (November - April).
Current Rates#
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Monthly Commercial Water Rates (includes PILOT- payment in lieu of taxes) |
Gallons Per Month |
Winter (Nov-Apr) |
Summer (May-Oct) |
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| 3/4"Meter (Rate: W520) | |||
| Base Charge, per account | $18.91 | ||
| Volume Charge, per 1,000 gallons | 0 - 100,000 | $2.631 | $3.298 |
| > 100,000 | $3.780 | $4.728 | |
| 1" Meter (Rate: W521) | |||
| Base Charge, per account | $52.79 | ||
| Volume Charge, per 1,000 gallons | 0 - 300,000 | $2.631 | $3.298 |
| > 300,000 | $3.780 | $4.728 | |
| 1-1/2" Meter (Rate: W522) | |||
| Base Charge, per account | $143.51 | ||
| Volume Charge, per 1,000 gallons | 0 - 625,000 | $2.631 | $3.298 |
| > 625,000 | $3.780 | $4.728 | |
| 2" Meter (Rate: W523) | |||
| Base Charge, per account | $216.26 | ||
| Volume Charge, per 1,000 gallons | 0 - 1,200,000 | $2.631 | $3.298 |
| > 1,200,000 | $3.780 | $4.728 | |
| 3" Meter (Rate: W524) | |||
| Base Charge, per account | $329.85 | ||
| Volume Charge, per 1,000 gallons | 0 - 1,400,000 | $2.631 | $3.298 |
| > 1,400,000 | $3.780 | $4.728 | |
| 4" Meter (Rate: W525) | |||
| Base Charge, per account | $517.84 | ||
| Volume Charge, per 1,000 gallons | 0 - 2,500,000 | $2.631 | $3.298 |
| > 2,500,000 | $3.780 | $4.728 | |
| 6" Meter (Rate: W526) | |||
| Base Charge, per account | $1,004.55 | ||
| All gallons | $2.631 | $3.298 | |
| 8" Meter (Rate: W527) | |||
| Base Charge, per account | $1,774.60 | ||
| All gallons | $2.631 | $3.298 | |
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See City Code 26-127 for High Volume Industrial Rate (Average Daily Demand > 2 Million Gal) |
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Actual costs vary due to rounding. |
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Prices effective January 2025.
Fort Collins Utilities offers programs, incentives and tips to help businesses conserve.
Did You Know?
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