Longmont WC Plan 2008

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Contract/PO #: OE PDA 08-15
• Applicant: City of Longmont
• Project Name: City of Longmont Water Conservation Plan
• Title: City of Longmont Water Conservation Master Plan
• Date: 11/24/2008
• County: Boulder
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

WATER CONSERVATION PLAN 2008
point for the quantity of additional water savings that may be realized with an
improved leak detection program.
3.2 Water Billing and Rate Structure
The City's water rates include a monthly service charge (based on meter size) and a
volume charge for residential, multifamily, small commercial, large commercial, and
irrigation users. The volume charge for residential users (single family and
duplexes) is based on an increasing block rate structure, so the cost per unit of water
increases with increasing usage. The volume charge for all other users is based on a
uniform rate. The current water rate structure is presented in Table 8 for the City.
TABLE 8
City of Longmont Current Water Volume Charge
Single Family and Duplex
Inside City Limits
0 to 10,000 gallons
$2.53
11,000 to 20,000 gallons
$2.91
Over 20,000 gallons
$3.41
Multifamily (3 or more units)
$2.28
Small Commercial
$2.39
Large Commercial
$1.76
Irrigation
$3.27
Outside City Limits
$3.80
$4.37
$5.12
$3.42
$3.59
$2.64
$4.91
The City evaluates rates and fees on a regular basis, and is currently involved in a
rate and fee structure study planned to be completed later this year.
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