Rates

We Have One Job: Your Water

Ute Water’s mission and commitment to the community is to secure and provide the highest quality water to meet the current and future needs of our customers at the lowest reasonable cost.

Each year, Ute Water allocates funds to treat water, replace aging infrastructure, improve redundancy, and secure water for current and future needs.

Tiered Residential Rate Structure

The new residential monthly water rate increases the $27.00 minimum to a $28.00 minimum for the first 3,000 gallons. The new residential minimum will go into effect for water delivered in December 2025 and billed beginning January 1, 2026.

Gallons Used2025 Monthly Water Rates 2026 Monthly Water Rates
0 - 3,000$27.00 minimum $28.00 minimum
3,001 - 9,000$4.25 per 1,000 gallons$4.25 per 1,000 gallons
9,001 - 15,000$4.85 per 1,000 gallons$4.85 per 1,000 gallons
15,001 - 21,000$5.70 per 1,000 gallons$5.70 per 1,000 gallons
21,001 - 30,000$6.55 per 1,000 gallons$6.55 per 1,000 gallons
Over 30,000$11.75 per 1,000 gallons$11.75 per 1,000 gallons

Tiered Non-Residential Rate Structure

The new non-residential minimum will go into effect for water delivered in December 2023 and billed beginning January 1, 2024.

The table and calculator below are valid for meter sizes 5/8", 3/4", and 1". Any non-residential customers with a meter size over 1" should refer to Exhibit II.

Exhibit II
Gallons Used2025 Monthly Water Rates2026 Monthly Water Rates
0 - 3,000$27.00 minimum$28.00 minimum
3,001 - 9,000$4.25 per 1,000 gallons$4.25 per 1,000 gallons
9,001 - 15,000$4.85 per 1,000 gallons$4.85 per 1,000 gallons
 Over 15,000$5.70 per 1,000 gallons$5.70 per 1,000 gallons

Tap Fees

For more information on new services, please contact the District at (970) 242-7491. 

Meter Size2025 Tap Fees2026 Tap Fees
5/8"$8,500$8,750
3/4"$10,500$10,800
1"$13,000$13,400
1-1/2"$19,000$19,550
2"$28,000$28,850
3"$51,000$52,550
4"$89,500$92,200
6"$223,000$229,700