2015 Proposed Utility Rates
for Highlands Ranch
The Highlands Ranch Metro District and Centennial Water & Sanitation Districts 2015 budgets include
proposed changes to rates charged for water, wastewater services and the streetlight fee that impact
customer utility bills. Proposed rate changes for a *typical single family annual bill are estimated to
increase three percent in 2015 from $789.03 to $812.40.
3%
Why are the rates changing?
In addition to adjustments from inflationary pressures,
rate changes are also occurring due to the following:
n
$789.03
Water - The base water rate is increasing due to
What you will
to
see in your
bill next year for $812.40
all utility rates.
programmed adjustments for water acquisition.
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Wastewater Services - The wastewater usage rate
increase is due to additional maintenance of aging
systems needed to preserve operational efficiency.
n
Streetlight Fee - The streetlight fee increase is a
result of energy-related charges from Xcel Energy.
Water and Wastewater Rate Changes
Water and wastewater rates for Highlands Ranch customers remain among the lowest in the Denver
Metro area. A comparison of water and wastewater rates can be seen in the chart to the right below.
*Typical Single Family Estimated Annual Bill
(Based on 2014 water and wastewater charges, except for Centennial Water)
$400
$200
$-
Centennial Water & Sanitation District/Highlands Ranch
*Denotes rates for a typical single-family customer. Rates for multi-family and indoor/commercial customers will be adjusted accordingly.
www.highlandsranch.org n www.centennialwater.org n 303-791-0430
Castle Rock
$600
Parker
$800
Stonegate
$1,000
Castle Pines North
Water 1.7%
Wastewater Services 4%
$1,200
City of Littleton
Rate change
idence.
on a typical single family res
$1,400
CWSD 2015
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The Impas no
ted below are based