2026 Rates & Fees
EXHIBITS TO THE CLIFTON WATER DISTRICT - RULES AND REGULATIONS.
EXHIBIT II - RATES AND FEES
Effective: For Services Billed on or After February 12, 2026
RESIDENTIAL WATER USE
Applies to the following Meter Sizes:
| 3/4 “ x 5/8” | 3/4" x 3/4" | 1” | 1 ½” | 2” | 3" |
|---|
| Usage | In District Water Rate | Whitewater* In District Water Rate | Out of District* Water Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Charge per unit | $37.25 | $46.55 | $55.85 |
| Minimum Usage per unit | 3,000 gallons | 3,000 gallons | 3,000 gallons |
| Usage 3,001- 10,000 gallons | $6.65 each 1,000 gallons | $8.30 per 1,000 gallons | $8.65 each 1,000 gallons |
| Usage 10,001 - 18,000 gallons | $7.75 each 1,000 gallons | $9.70 per 1,000 gallons | $10.45 each 1,000 gallons |
| Usage 18,001 – 25,000 gallons | $10.05 each 1,000 gallons | $12.55 per 1,000 gallons | $14.05 each 1,000 gallons |
| Usage 25,001 and above | $16.70 per 1,000 gallons | $20.90 per 1,000 gallons | $24.20 per 1,000 gallons |
NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER USE
Applies to the following Meter Sizes:
| 3/4 “ x 5/8” | 1” | 1 ½ “ | 2" | 3" | 4" | 6" | 8" | 10" |
|---|
| Usage | In District Water Rate | Whitewater* In District Water Rate | Out of District* Water Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Charge per unit | $37.25 | $46.55 | $55.85 |
| Minimum Usage per unit | 3,000 gallons | 3,000 gallons | 3,000 gallons |
| Usage 3,001- 10,000 gallons | $6.65 each 1,000 gallons | $8.30 per 1,000 gallons | $8.65 each 1,000 gallons |
| Usage 10,001 - 18,000 gallons | $7.75 each 1,000 gallons | $9.70 per 1,000 gallons | $10.45 each 1,000 gallons |
| Usage 18,001 and above | $10.05 each 1,000 gallons | $12.55 per 1,000 gallons | $14.05 each 1,000 gallons |
| Demand Charge* | $200 first 1,000 gallons plus $7.75 each 1,000 gallons | $250 first 1,000 gallons plus $9.70 per 1,000 gallons | $300 first 1,000 gallons plus $10.45 each 1,000 gallons |
*Colorado law gives the Clifton Water District Board the authority to divide the District into different areas and charge rates according to the expense of providing services to those areas. The electrical costs for pumping water and maintaining the pumping stations serving Out of District and the Whitewater area are a significant expense that does not benefit the rest of the District.
**A Demand Charge is assessed when a compound meter is utilized, and the usage flow exceeds the “low
flow” meter causing the “high flow” meter to register additional usage.
OTHER RATES
| Description | Rate |
|---|---|
| Fire Hydrant or Fill Station Use | $11.20 per 1,000 gallons |
| Drought/Emergency Water Rates | Current Minimum Rate Plus 5x Current Tier Pricing up to 5x remaining tiers |
| Irrigation/Landscape Rates | 2x Current Commercial Rates |
| Meters Over 4” | Board Action Required, Fee TBD |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) < 750 sq ft | SDF Waived |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ≥ 750 sq ft | 70% of SDF for Primary Unit meter size |
OTHER FEES
| Description | Rate | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Right Development Fee | $2,600.00 | Readiness to Serve Fee | $20.00 |
| Shoulder Cut | $1,600.00 | Set Up Fee (new customer) | $20.00 |
| Directional Bore | $4,600.00 | NSF/Returned Item Fee | $20.00 |
| Asphalt Cut/Repair | $850.00 | Inclusion Fee | $500.00 |
| Cut Lock Fee | $10.00 | Fire Hydrant Meter Fee | $20.00 |
| Late Fee | $5.00 | Final Cancellation Fee | $30.00 |
| Disconnect/Shut Off Fee | $50.00 | After Hours Reconnect Fee | $30.00 |
| Pull & Test Meter | $35-$130.00 | Tampering/Water Theft | $500.00 |
BACKFLOW & CROSS CONNECTION FEES
| Backflow & Cross-Connection Control Non-Compliant Fee | $500.00 |
| Backflow & Cross-Connection Control Testing Assistance Fee | $250.00 |
MAIN LINE EXTENSION FEES (WET TAPS)
Main Line Extension Fees include all related materials, labor, and equipment to be installed by Clifton Water
District personnel per policy.
| Wet Tap Size | Wet Tap Fee |
|---|---|
| 2” | $1,200 |
| 4” | $2,500 |
| 6” | $3,500 |
| 8” | $4,500 |
| 10” | $6,500 |
| 12” | $7,500 |
NON-RESIDENTIAL TAP FEES
Commercial tap fees are based on Meter and location within the District:
| Meter Size | Multiplier | In-District | Whitewater |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8” x ¾” | 1.0 | $9,000 | $13,500 |
| ¾” x ¾” | 1.5 | $13,500 | $20,250 |
| 1” | 2.5 | $22,500 | $33,750 |
| 1 ½” | 3 | $27,000 | $40,500 |
| 2” | 5 | $45,000 | $67,500 |
| 3” | 6 | $54,000 | $81,000 |
| 4” | 10 | $90,000 | $135,000 |
RESIDENTIAL TAP FEES
Residential Tap fees are determined based on the meter size required.
ADU Properties: Tap fees for ADUs are 70% of the base rate for the Primary Unit's meter size. Fee is waived for units under 750 sq ft.
Multi-Family Unit Properties: The Primary Unit shall be assessed at 100% of the System Development Fee (SDF). Each additional unit shall be assessed at 70% of the base SDF rate associated with a 5/8-inch meter, regardless of the actual square footage of the additional unit.
RESIDENTIAL BASE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE
| Meter Size | Multiplier In-District | Meter Rate In-District | Multiplier Whitewater | Meter Rate Whitewater In-District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8” x ¾” | 1 | $9,260 | 1.25 | $11,575 |
| ¾” x ¾” | 1.5 | $13,890 | 1.25 | $17,363 |
| 1” | 2.5 | $23,150 | 1.25 | $28,938 |
| 1 ½” | 3.0 | $27,780 | 1.25 | $34,725 |
| 2” | 5.0 | $46,300 | 1.25 | $57,875 |
| 3” | 6.0 | $55,560 | 1.25 | $69,450 |
| 4” | 10.0 | $92,600 | 1.25 | $115,750 |
DISCOUNTS
To encourage water conservation, the District offers discounts to the base System Development Fee in the following situations. Eligible properties may combine these discounts. Discounts only apply to the tap fees on the Primary Unit.
Greywater System Discount: New housing units that install approved indoor greywater recycling systems may qualify for a 10% reduction in the System Development Fee, based on the meter size required.
Irrigation Access Discount: New housing units that will have access to a functional and active irrigation system may qualify for a 20% reduction in the System Development Fee, based on the meter size required.
