Water Rates in Denver, CO
The Denver Water serves Denver with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$8.42/kGal
Rate Structure
3 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (Up to AWC) | First 11 | $3.36 |
| Tier 2 (AWC to 4×AWC) | Over 11 to 44 | $4.70 |
| Tier 3 (Over 4×AWC) | Over 44 to All volume | $5.38 |
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Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Denver calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Sewer based on winter quarterly average usage
Sewer Rates
At $8.42/kGal, How Much Could You Save in Denver?
Smart Valve technology reduces metered water volume 15-25%. At Denver's current rates, that's $6,062/yr in potential savings for a 300 kGal/month facility.
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Calculate Your Tier Penalty
Find out exactly how much extra Denver is charging you for crossing into higher usage tiers.
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