Water Utility Rates and Charges

The water utility rates for customers of the City of Lakewood water and sewer systems are adopted by resolution of the City Council.

Water customers pay a standard bimonthly service charge based upon meter size:

Meter 
Size 		  5/8" 3/4" 1" 1-1/2" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8"
Bimonthly
Service
Charge		  $25.62 $29.20 $36.37 $56.68 $82.56 $255.01 $305.50 $480.40 $755.40

Additionally, customers pay a variable volume charge based on the amount of water used:

Single Family Customers

Single 
Family

 First 22,000 gallons are billed at $6.42 per
1,000 gallons used.		 Next 38,000 gallons are billed at $7.70 per
1,000 gallons used 		 Usage over 60,000 gallons is billed at $9.62
per 1,000 gallons used

Multi-Family Customers

Multi-Family (2
units) 		 First 30,000 gallons are billed at $6.42 per 1,000 gallons used Usage over 30,000 gallons is billed at $7.70 per 1,000 gallons
used
Multi-Family (3
units)		 First 42,000 gallons are billed at $6.42 per 1,000 gallons used Usage over 42,000 gallons is billed at $7.70 per 1,000 gallons
used
Multi-Family (4
units		 First 54,000 gallons are billed at $6.42 per 1,000 gallons used Usage over 54,000 gallons is billed at $7.70 per 1,000 gallons
used
 Multi-Family (5
units)		 First 66,000 gallons are billed at $6.42 per 1,000 gallons used Usage over 66,000 gallons is billed at $7.70 per 1,000 gallons
used
All Other
Customers		 Winter (Nov. 16-May 14) usage is billed at $6.42 per 1,000
gallons used		 Summer (May 15-Nov. 15) usage is billed at $7.70 per 1,000
gallons used

Customers who use the fire-protection service pay an additional bimonthly amount based upon the size of the service. 

Service Size  Bimonthly Fire Protection Charge
1-1/2" $17.52
2"  $17.52
3"  $29.20
4"  $43.67
6"  $94.98
8" $217.46

Miscellaneous Charges

Delinquent Billing Fee 5% per month on the past due balance, not to exceed $15 per month
Returned Check Fee $18 per ACH
Department-Furnished Materials, Equipment,
Labor Fee 		 City's actual cost
Transfer Fee $25
Disconnection and Reconnection Fee $25 each
Lien Fee  $50, plus collection charges
Construction Water Rate Current volume charge, plus $100 processing fee, plus refundable deposit that equals cost of
furnished materials 
Meter Reading Check Fee $25 per reading for all meter readings after first check during a billing period
Meter Removal Fee $40 
Meter Accuracy Test Fee $60 if accurate 
Inspection Fee $25 per inspection 
Stub-in Fee No charge (included as inspection fee)
Special Permit Fee No charge (included as inspection fee) 
Penalty for Unauthorized Connection 10% of Lakewood tap fee 
Penalty for Unauthorized Use of Hydrant Water  $500

Please be aware that feed change periodically. Please call 303-987-7615 to verify fee amounts. 

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