Stormwater#
- 2023 Rate Changes
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- Electric: 5% average increase due to a wholesale cost increase, costs related to distribution operation and maintenance and capital investment projects like transformer and streetlight replacements.
- Water: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like pipe and meter replacements and the water treatment facility roof replacement.
- Wastewater: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like improvements at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility and collection system replacement.
- Stormwater: 3% increase to help fund capital investments like the Oak Street Outfall and stream rehabilitation.
Average Single-Family Monthly Bill Comparison
Utility 2022 2023 $ Change % Change Electric - 700 kilowatt-hours/month
$80.01 $84.01 $4.00 5% Water - 10,000 gallons/month
$49.03 $50.99 $1.96 4% Wastewater - 4,800 gallons/month WQA
$34.25 $35.62 $1.37 4% Stormwater - 8,600 sq. ft. lot, light runoff
$21.74 $22.40 $0.65 3% Total Average Bill $185.04 $193.02 $7.98 4.3%
Rates pay for construction and maintenance of Fort Collins' stormwater system, which helps protect residents and businesses during storms and floods. All developed properties within city limits pay stormwater rates, which are based on:
- Lot Size - lot area in square feet, plus the customer's share of open space in the development, if applicable
- Base Rate - $0.00467
- Rate Factor - based on the percentage of impervious area (surfaces that do not absorb water) such as buildings, parking lots and concrete
Formula for Estimated Monthly Rates:
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Single-family Lots Under 12,000 Square Feet
Monthly Rate = $0.00467 x runoff factor x square feet up to 12,000
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Single-family Lots Over 12,000 Square Feet*
Monthly Rate = $0.00117 x runoff factor x square feet > 12,000
*These lots receive a reduction in fees on that portion of the lot greater than 12,000 feet.
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Duplex and Multi-Family Lots
Monthly Rate = $0.00467 x runoff factor x area in square feet.
Prices are effective January 2023. Service charges may apply. Check out our printable watet rates sheet for more information.
| Rate Factor |
Percent of Impervious Area |
Rate Factor Category (based on land use) |
|---|---|---|
| .25 | 0 - .30 | Very Light |
| .4 | .31 - .50 | Light** |
| .6 | .51 - .70 | Moderate |
| .8 | .71 - .90 | Heavy |
| .95 | .91-1.0 | Very Heavy |
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**typical for residential |
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