Denver Water customers are getting hit with another nudge upward on their monthly bills this year, a change officials insist is modest but that most households will still notice when the statement lands in the mailbox.
According to Denver Water, the new rate schedule, adopted by the utility’s board last fall, took effect Jan. 1. For most single-family customers with a 3/4-inch meter, the fixed monthly charge is rising by $1.85, to $20.91. When you factor in volume-rate adjustments across Denver Water’s three usage tiers, the utility says a typical single-family household that uses about 104,000 gallons a year will see an average increase of roughly $2.45 to $3.30 per month.
Denver7 highlighted a handful of ways customers can push their bills in the opposite direction. The outlet notes the utility urges people to check for and repair leaks, upgrade to water-efficient appliances and smart irrigation controllers, and rip out thirsty turf in favor of drought-resistant ColoradoScapes landscaping. The station also points out that Denver Water offers a one-time payment-assistance program for qualifying customers who need help covering a bill…