WATER TAP FEES & WATER RATES
June 10, 2019 thru February 29, 2020
The City of Fountain charges a one-time water tap fee to all contractors/builders, property owners or annexed entities (residential or commercial) wanting to tap into the City's water infrastructure system. This tap fee charge is based on the size of the meter to be used. Most residential users have a ¾" meter, which is considered the standard size. The chart listed below reflects the current water tap fee rates based on the size of meter installation:
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TAP SIZE
(inches)
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INFRASTRUCTURE
FEE
|
WATER ACQUISITION
|
TOTAL
CONNECTION FEE
|
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¾"
|
$10,824
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$6,500
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$17,324
|
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1"
|
$19,279
|
$11,577
|
$30,856
|
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1 ½"
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$42,530
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$25,539
|
$68,070
|
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2"
|
$47,433
|
$28,483
|
$75,916
|
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3"
|
$110,819
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$66,545
|
$177,364
|
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4"
|
$193,740
|
$116,341
|
$310,081
|
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¾” Each Unit Multifamily
|
$6,173
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$3,640
|
$9,813
|
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Above 4”~ For larger than 4” water rates are to be via contract between user and City of Fountain.
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The City of Fountain has issued a water conservation incentive for ¾” metered residential lots reflecting City Ordinance No. 1626 for the following lot sizes:
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LOT SIZE
Square Feet
(sq. ft.)
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WATER ACQUISITION FEE
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WATER ACQUISITION FEE WITH CONSERVATION INCENTIVE: 50% OR LESS IRRIGATED AREA
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WATER ACQUISITION FEE WITH CONSERVATION INCENTIVE: 30% OR LESS IRRIGATED AREA
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Less than 9,000 sq. ft.
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$4,875
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$2,438
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$1,024
|
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9,001 to 13,000 sq. ft.
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$5,688
|
$2,844
|
$1,706
|
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Greater than
13,001 sq. ft. or larger
|
$6,500
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$3,250
|
$1,950
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The City of Fountain's water rates are broken down into blocks based on the size of the tap at each building's location and based on the amount of water being used (in gallons), which is reflected below in each block section. The principle of usage is based on the more water used after the initial 1,500 gallons, is charged at a higher price for total water usage. This method or principle is based on the tier factor as a means of water conservation; residents who use less water receive a lower price on the gallons used below 1,500 per month. The higher the use of water, the higher the cost for water used. These water rates are based on City Ordinance No. 1729:
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WATER RATES
¾" RESIDENTIAL TAP
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Block 1 Minimum Charge (0 - 1,500 gallons)
|
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$39.67
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Block 2 (1,501 – 3,000 gallons)
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$6.37 per 1,000 gallons
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Block 3 (3,001 - 6,000 gallons)
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$6.59 per 1,000 gallons
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Block 4 (6,001 – 10,000 gallons)
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$8.06 per 1,000 gallons
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Block 5 (10,001 – 15,000 gallons)
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$8.89 per 1,000 gallons
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Block 6 (15,001 – 21,000)
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$10.11 per 1,000 gallons
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Block 7 (over 21,000 gallons)
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$11.22 per 1,000 gallons
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WATER RATES
¾" COMMERCIAL TAP
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Block 1 Minimum Charge (0 - 3,000 gallons)
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$49.26
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Block 2 (3,001 – 6,000 gallons)
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$6.59 per 1,000 gallons
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Block 3 (6,001 – 10,000 gallons)
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$8.06 per 1,000 gallons
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Block 4 (10,001 – 15,000 gallons)
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$8.89 per 1,000 gallons
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Block 5 (15,001 – 21,000 gallons)
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$10.11 per 1,000 gallons
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Block 6 (over 21,000 gallons)
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$11.22 per 1,000 gallons
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Greater than ¾" Tap Water Rate Block Volume Definitions (gallons):
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TAP SIZE
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FIRST
BLOCK
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SECOND
BLOCK
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THIRD
BLOCK
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FOURTH
BLOCK
|
FIFTH
BLOCK
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SIXTH
BLOCK
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1"
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0 - 6,000
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6,001 -
12,000
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12,001 -
20,000
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20,001 -
30,000
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30,001 –
42,000
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Over
42,000
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1 ½"
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0 - 13,500
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13,501 -
27,000
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27,001 -
45,000
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45,001 -
67,500
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67,501 –
94,500
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Over
94,500
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2"
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0 - 24,000
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24,001 -
48,000
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48,001 -
80,000
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80,001 -
120,000
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120,001 –
168,000
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Over
168,000
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3"
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0 - 52,500
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52,501 -
105,000
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105,001 -
175,000
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175,001 -
262,500
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262,501 –
367,500
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Over
367,500
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4"
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0 - 90,000
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90,001 -
180,000
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180,001 -
300,000
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300,001 -
450,000
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450,001 –
630,000
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Over
630,000
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Above 4”
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For any tap larger than 4” the water rates are to be established by contract between the user and the City of Fountain.
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Greater than ¾" Tap Minimum Monthly Charges:
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TAP SIZE
|
GALLONS INCLUDED
ZERO UP TO
|
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
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1"
|
6,000
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$102.60
|
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1 ½"
|
13,500
|
$228.73
|
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2"
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24,000
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$411.70
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3"
|
52,500
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$901.80
|
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4"
|
90,000
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$1,538.93
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WATER RATES
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Block 2
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Block 3
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Block 4
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Block 5
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Block 6
|
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$7.88
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$9.39
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$10.35
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$11.82
|
$13.00
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