FCLWD implements rate tiers for the first time to reflect higher rates for higher water usage.
Skip to content The purpose of this page is to provide greater transparency into the history and evolution of FCLWD’s rates. By sharing key milestones and decisions that have shaped our rate structure over time, we aim to give customers a clear understanding of how and why rates have changed.
After each rate study, board decision and rate adjustment, FCLWD communicates with customers through a variety of channels to help ensure they are aware of upcoming changes, understand what is changing and know where to find additional information. These communications may include website updates, mailed notices, bill inserts, emails, social media posts and public meeting information.
This transparency helps ensure our service population is informed and confident in the decisions made by the District to maintain reliable, high-quality water service. As we continue to grow and adapt to the community’s needs, this timeline will be regularly updated to reflect future changes or adjustments.
The FCLWD Board of Directors evaluates our rates each year, working closely with the FCLWD team to ensure that rates remain cost-effective while staying aligned with our mission to provide sustainable, high-quality, secure and reliable water to our community. We are committed to transparency in all of our rate-setting decisions, and our rates remain competitive—often lower than those of most regional municipalities and in line with other special districts in the area. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out via our contact page or call us at (970) 226-3104. We are here to provide clarity and support.
FCLWD implements rate tiers for the first time to reflect higher rates for higher water usage.
FCLWD used a uniform pricing model based off tap size. This model was becoming outdated because some customers classifications were placing greater demand on the system. Additionally, the region was experiencing rapid growth, and the District wanted to ensure that growth paid its own way.
Raftelis completes an independent rate study recommending that FCLWD transition to a cost-of-service pricing model to better align rates with the cost of serving different customer types. The study also recommends establishing separate rate classes and adding surcharges for commercial and irrigation customers to support long-term planning, infrastructure needs and a dependable water portfolio.
The recommendations to transition to a cost-of-service pricing model went into effect, increasing rates 4% compared to 2016 rates. The board also approved adding rate classes for residential, non-residential, commercial and irrigation effective January 1, 2019.
The Water Resource Surcharge was increased by $0.50 per year with a ceiling of $1.50 for commercial and irrigation accounts.
The Board approves a 4% rate increase for 2021.
The 4% rate increase takes effect.
The board approves a 4% rate increase for 2021.
The 4% rate increase takes effect.
The board approves a 8% rate increase for 2023.
The 8% rate increase takes effect.
Raftelis delivers a new independent rate study recommending a 50% rate increase to cover the gap between current revenue and projected cost of service. After reviewing with the board, FCLWD staff went back to Raftelis with updated cost inputs and Raftelis revised their recommendation accordingly.
In light of Raftelis’ recommendations, the Board opts for and implements a 5% rate increase to avoid such an abrupt and significant rate increase. FCLWD also adjusted multi-family rates to utilize a modified per dwelling unit base fee and a flat rate for usage, as opposed to following the residential base fee and tier rates.
To address the projected deficit, the board approves and implements a 30% rate increase for 2025.
The 30% rate increase for 2025 is implemented. Additionally, an additional tier was added to residential, irrigation allotments are implemented and the Water Resource Surcharge was removed from irrigation rates.
At the August board meeting, staff presented the board with a memo suggesting rate increases over the next five years.
Responding to public feedback on rates, the Board holds the earliest rate hearing to date, completing the public rate hearing on September 23.
Following additional internal review and the 30% increase in 2025, the District determined that a 10% increase in 2026 would be sufficient to maintain operations and continue improving our infrastructure responsibly for the next year. The board also modified tier breaks for irrigation customers.
The 10% rate increase for 2026 is implemented.
FCLWD began a rate study in partnership with an independent third-party to evaluate monthly rates and tap fees.
The FCLWD Board of Directors evaluates our rates each year, working closely with the FCLWD team to ensure that rates remain cost-effective while staying aligned with our mission to provide sustainable, high-quality, secure and reliable water to our community. We are committed to transparency in all of our rate-setting decisions, and our rates remain competitive—often lower than those of most regional municipalities and in line with other special districts in the area. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out via our contact page or call us at (970) 226-3104. We are here to provide clarity and support.
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