BOULDER — Water bills could increase by 3 percent next year, if the Boulder City Council decides to go along with recommendations to raise utility fees.
According to a memo being presented to the City Council during a Tuesday night study session, the Boulder Water Resources Advisory Board is recommending an increase in water, wastewater and stormwater rates.
The proposal calls for an increase of 3 percent on water bills, 2 percent for wastewater and 1 percent for stormwater.
Together, the increases would mean most residential customers would pay $1.40 more each month — or about $17 more annually.
Water bills for businesses, such as restaurants, would increase about $162 per year, while heavy industrial users would see bills go up by $5,100.
Ned Williams, director of public works for Boulder utilities, said the higher rates are needed to cover the increasing costs of employee health insurance and infrastructure improvements.
