Stormwater funding targets flood protection after severe storms
Starting January 1, 2026, most City of Greeley water customers will see an average monthly utility increase of about $10.23, covering water, wastewater, and stormwater services. City officials say the adjustment is designed to support essential infrastructure, maintain reliable service, and strengthen protections against increasingly severe weather.
The approved increases average $3.20 for water, $2.00 for sewer, and $5.03 for stormwater. Greeley’s Water and Sewer Board approved the water and wastewater rates, while the City Council approved the stormwater increase as part of the city’s 2026 budget.
City leaders say stormwater funding is a key focus of the 2026 rate change. Major storms in May 2024 caused an estimated $3.4 million in damage to homes, businesses, and public facilities, prompting a disaster declaration. Another severe storm in July 2025 overwhelmed drainage systems at several busy intersections. Officials say the additional revenue will help maintain current operations, fund system upgrades, improve drainage, and reduce flood risk across the community…