Rates and Fees – Water, Storm, Sewer
Rates and Fees
Water, Storm Drainage, Wastewater
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Water Rate Schedule
Metered residential, multi-family, small and large commercial, and irrigation customers are charged a monthly service charge based on meter size plus a volume charge per 1,000 gallons of water used. The typical residential customer has a 5/8-inch meter.
The Longmont City Council approved updated water rates in December 2019. View the water rate schedule for 2020-2024 and the Water Development Fees for the City of Longmont.
The rates below became effective January 1, 2023 and shall continue in effect until January 1, 2024.
Find details in Municipal Code 14.04
Monthly Service Charge
| Meter Size (inches) | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | $8.73 | $13.10 |
| 3/4 | $12.56 | $18.84 |
| 1 | $19.78 | $29.67 |
| 1 1/2 | $38.33 | $57.50 |
| 2 | $63.25 | $94.88 |
| 3 | $120.36 | $180.54 |
| 4 | $184.40 | $276.60 |
| 6 | $364.22 | $546.33 |
| 8 | $578.11 | $867.17 |
| 10 | $1,337.25 | $2,005.88 |
| 12 | $1,761.02 | $2,641.53 |
Residential Volume Rate per 1,000 gallons
| Monthly Usage Block (gallons) | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| 5,001 – 15,000 | $5.80 | $8.70 |
| 15,001 – 35,000 | $7.84 | $11.76 |
| All over 35,000 | $10.81 | $16.22 |
Nonresidential Water Volume Charges per 1,000 gallons
| Customer Class | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-family | $4.74 | $7.11 |
| Small Commercial / Mixed Use & Airport | $4.98 | $7.47 |
| Irrigation | $6.39 | $9.59 |
| Lyons | $2.66 | $2.66 |
Storm Drainage Fee
Each utility billing customer receiving service within the city shall be assessed and charged the following monthly user fee for operations and maintenance of the storm drainage system and for storm drainage capital improvements.
The rates below became effective January 1, 2023, and shall continue in effect until changed.
| Monthly User Fee | |
|---|---|
| Residential Customer | $16.70 |
| Nonresidential Customers | |
| per each 20,000 sq. ft. of surface area or portion | $16.70 |
Wastewater Rate Schedule
Each user of the publicly owned treatment works (POTW) shall be charged a monthly service charge. Metered water users will be charged a monthly service charge, plus a volume charge. Unmetered water users will pay a flat rate.
Wastewater rates listed below became effective January 1, 2023. These wastewater rates shall continue in effect until changed.
| Charges | |
|---|---|
| Metered Monthly Service Charge | $11.50 |
| Metered Volume Charge per 1,000 gallons | $6.29 |
| Unmetered Residential Monthly Service Charge | $43.89 |
Commercial Customers / Industrial Users Surcharge
Commercial customers may pay a surcharge for excessive pollutants. The sewer surcharge is billed through the Industrial Pre-treatment Program. Sewer surcharge provisions were created to achieve equity between treatment costs and charges for all users.
The rates below became effective January 1, 2017, and shall continue in effect until changed.
Find details in Municipal Code 14.08.650 and 14.08.655 >
| Pollutant | Fee (Per Pound) |
|---|---|
| BOD | $0.67 |
| TSS | $0.46 |
| TKN | $0.74 |
Rebates and Savings
Longmont prides itself on providing quality utility service to residents and businesses at a reasonable cost. The community also has a number of options available to help keep bills low, including:
Water Rebates and Discount Programs
Longmont CAReS, which offers financial assistance and rebates in a number of services for income-qualified residents.
Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy Program (CARE) (External link), which offers free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified residents.
Efficiency Works (External link), which helps homes and businesses find ways to save money and energy.
