New Water Rates Effective March 1st

New Water Rates Effective March 1st
Posted on 03/01/2020

Fountain Utilities performs an extensive water rate study every two years to evaluate a variety of components associated with operating and maintaining a water utility. The study considers existing rates and expenses related to providing reliable and safe water to our community. At the conclusion of each study, a bi-annual rate schedule is presented to, and voted on by, Fountain's City Council. 

On May 28, 2019, City Council approved Ordinance 1729, authorizing a 4% water rate increase in 2019 and 2020. This year's rate increase goes into effect beginning March 1, 2020, and will be reflected on future utility bills. A residential customer using approximately 6,000 gallons of water per month will experience an increase of $2.78 on their water bill.