Water Rates
Effective February 01, 2021
Current water statements are billed on a monthly basis and consist of the following:
RESIDENTIAL (SINGLE-FAMILY, MULTI-UNIT)
WATER USAGE CHARGES
*Broomfield does not utilize a tiered rate structure.
Water usage is calculated based on actual meter readings, and then rounded down to the nearest thousand gallons.
For more information, please refer to our Water Meter Reading guide.
Once the water license has been purchased, minimum charges for water service are billed monthly until permanent service is established. These service charges are equivalent to the flat rates described above for residential and/or non-residential accounts.
(Broomfield Municipal Code: 13-02-090)
Accounts that are not within Broomfield's service area are billed at thrice (3x) the non-residential monthly and usage rates.
(Broomfield Municipal Code: 13-12-030)
Accounts that involve reclaimed/non-potable water are billed at half (1/2) the non-residential monthly and usage rates.
(Broomfield Municipal Code: 13-32-070)
Current water statements are billed on a monthly basis and consist of the following:
- Base charges (assessed every month, according to meter size, regardless of water usage)
- Water usage charges (based on metered consumption, in addition to the base charges)
MONTHLY BASE CHARGES
RESIDENTIAL (SINGLE-FAMILY, MULTI-UNIT)
| CLASSIFICATION | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Family (3/4" meter) | $9.82 | $10.01 | $10.21 | $10.47 |
| Single-Family (1" meter) | $26.05 | $26.57 | $27.10 | $27.78 |
| Multi-Unit (per dwelling unit) | $9.82 | $10.01 | $10.21 | $10.47 |
NON-RESIDENTIAL (BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, IRRIGATION)
| METER SIZE | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | $13.04 | $13.30 | $13.57 | $13.91 |
| 1" | $26.05 | $26.57 | $27.10 | $27.78 |
| 1.5" | $52.14 | $53.18 | $54.24 | $55.60 |
| 2" | $104.26 | $106.34 | $108.47 | $111.18 |
| 3" | $234.59 | $239.28 | $244.07 | $250.17 |
| 4" | $469.19 | $478.57 | $488.147 |
$500.34 |
| 6" | $1,225.16 | $1,249.66 | $1,274.65 | $1,306.52 |
| 8" | $2,606.65 | $2,658.78 | $2,711.96 | $2,779.76 |
WATER USAGE CHARGES
ALL CLASSIFICATIONS AND METER SIZES*
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.16 per 1,000 gal | $3.22 per 1,000 gal | $3.28 per 1,000 gal | $3.36 per 1,000 gal |
*Broomfield does not utilize a tiered rate structure.
Water usage is calculated based on actual meter readings, and then rounded down to the nearest thousand gallons.
For more information, please refer to our Water Meter Reading guide.
WATER LICENSE BASE CHARGE
Once the water license has been purchased, minimum charges for water service are billed monthly until permanent service is established. These service charges are equivalent to the flat rates described above for residential and/or non-residential accounts. (Broomfield Municipal Code: 13-02-090)
OUTSIDE BROOMFIELD
Accounts that are not within Broomfield's service area are billed at thrice (3x) the non-residential monthly and usage rates.(Broomfield Municipal Code: 13-12-030)
RE-USE WATER
Accounts that involve reclaimed/non-potable water are billed at half (1/2) the non-residential monthly and usage rates. (Broomfield Municipal Code: 13-32-070)