Many residents in a small but growing town in northern Colorado are accusing the town of increasing water bill rates to levels that are unaffordable, leaving many to wonder if there is a system error while others are contemplating moving. Wellington, a town of nearly 12,000 people, is at the center of the dispute.
The town, which is located just north of Fort Collins, has had issues with its water system for many years now. CBS News Colorado has covered issues from the water quality to the smell and even to the price, since 2016.
The town has seen steady growth in recent years, some describing it as a “commuter town” in which many new residents purchased their homes there in order to have more affordable housing while still working in other major communities like Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley.
However, as the community has grown, so too have the concerns over the price of water in recent years.
“Our water prices have increased dramatically,” said Rose Francis, a resident of Wellington for nearly seven years.