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Utilities Rates and Fees

Englewood annually evaluates the water, sewer and stormwater rates to determine the necessary charges for these services to fund critical improvements to keep the water, sewer and stormwater systems operating reliably and efficiently. When you pay your monthly water and sewer bill, you’re paying for the infrastructure, equipment, and experts to provide safe drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and manage drainage throughout our community.

2024 Water & Sewer Rates

On October 2, 2023, the Englewood City Council adopted new water, sanitary sewer and stormwater rates effective January 1, 2024. For 2024, both water and sewer rates increased by 4.5% over 2023 rates. This is necessary to fund critical capital investments to improve the water system over the next several years – much of which focuses on addressing the taste, odor and hardness of the drinking water. 

Based on typical residential water usage of 6,000 gallons per month, the increase in the monthly water and sewer bill is approximately $2.12.  

Rate Tables

Upon request the city will make reasonable accommodations for alternative access to the documents listed below. Submit the request here or call 303-762-2300.

  1. Water Rates - Effective 1-1-2024
    • The City of Englewood Water Rates consists of three (3) components – a per 1000 gallons consumption charge, an administrative fee and a capital improvement fee.
  2. Sewer Rates - Effective 1-1-2024
    • City of Englewood Sewer Rates are calculated from the lowest winter water consumption or the minimum (based on water meter size) whichever is greater.
    • *Different rates may apply to schools, industries and car washes.  
  3. Other Utility Rates - Effective 1-1-2024
    • Concrete
    • Storm Water
    • Sanitation
    • Interceptor Basin Agreement (IBA)
    • Sewer Surcharge

How do we compare?

Even with these necessary rate increases, Englewood's water still costs less than most Denver Metro cities as shown on the chart below. This is based on Englewood’s 2024 typical combined water, sewer and stormwater bill compared to bills using the latest approved rates for neighboring service providers.  

Text description of the above graph: How Do We Stack Up? Even with these necessary rate increases, Englewood's water still costs less than most Denver Metro cities. Water, Sewer and Stormwater Typical Bill with Water Usage of 6,000 Gallons. Littleton is $82.95, Englewood is $88.15, Aurora is $92.33, Castle Rock is $112.98, Denver Water is $113.57, Parker is $153.01 and Roxborough is $186.25.

Future Rate Increases 

Moving forward, customers should expect rate increases for water, sewer and stormwater services every year. This is in alignment with the city’s long-term financial plans. Generally, water and sewer rates will each increase around 4.5% each year, resulting in an additional $2.00 to $3.00 per month for typical water usage in future years. For stormwater, the typical residential customer should see nominal increases in future years. These rate increases are necessary to ensure continued investment and improvement in the city’s infrastructure.

Monthly Capital Improvement Fees 

Also consistent with the financial modeling, the monthly water Capital Improvement Fee (CIF) will not increase in 2024. The CIF is specifically calculated to address water taste, odor and hardness issues, as well as fund repairs and replacements to the aging water system. This fee is planned to increase every other year.  

Tap Fees

48 HOURS NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW TAPS

Upon request the city will make reasonable accommodations for alternative access to the documents listed below. Submit the request here or call 303-762-2300.

  • WATER TAP FEES Additional charges for water meter, yoke, corporation valve, curb stop valve, tapping saddle and labor
  • 2024 SEWER TAP FEES
  • BIG DRY CREEK INTERCEPTOR BASIN TAP CHARGE This is an additional tap fee based on the size of the water meter serving a property that is connected to the Big Dry Creek Interceptor Basin. 

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    Behind Your Water Bill

    Ever wonder what your monthly water bill pays for?

    It takes an extensive system and a dedicated, technical team working behind-the-scenes to provide safe and reliable:

    • Water Services: Collect, store, treat and deliver clean water to homes/businesses.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Make updates to comply with government regulations.
    • Wastewater Services: Collect and treat wastewater from homes/businesses.
    • Customer Service & Public Outreach: Read meters, assist customers, and share project and conservation information.
    • Infrastructure Updates and Additions: Maintain, upgrade and expand our systems and technology.
    • City Management: Train and oversee crews and a team of experts on call 24/7.
    • Monitoring and Quality Control: Monitor systems and water use. Regularly test reservoir and treated water.

    For all of these services, your water still costs less than one penny per gallon. Englewood’s rates remain lower than those of our neighbors.