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 | $5.38 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Denver calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Sewer based on winter quarterly average usage
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$5.06/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$9.52
Sewer Base$5.51
Interactive Tool
Calculate Your Tier Penalty
Find out exactly how much extra Denver is charging you for crossing into higher usage tiers.
Water Quality Alert
Live data from EPA ECHO Database