Mount Werner Water bills quarterly for water and sewer service. Bills are mailed at the end of each calendar quarter and are due within 30 days.
As of January 1, 2026, residential customers will pay .72 cents for the first 55 cubic meters. Indoor water usage by most residential customers falls within that cutoff.
All water consumed after the first 55 cubic meters and up to 210 cubic meters will cost residential customers $1.44 per cubic meter. Some residential customers who irrigate their lawns heavily may slip into this second tier. After 210 cubic meters, the rate increases to $2.88 per cubic meter, and revenues from this tier will fund conservation programs. There are 264.17 gallons of water in a cubic meter.
Commercial customers will pay a uniform rate of $1.40 per cubic meter of water. Sewer rates vary and are listed in the below graphic.
MOUNT WERNER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Effective January 1, 2026
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS |
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| Quarterly charge/unit | Volume Charge | Base Charge |
| Water Service 1 | Tier I : 0 to 55 cubic meters = $0.72/ m3
0 to 14,529 gallons- $2.65/1,000 gallons |
$57.25 |
| Tier II : 56-210 cubic meters = $1.44 / m3
14,530 to 40,682 gallons- $5.45/1,000 gallons |
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| Tier III : over 210 cubic meters = $2.88 / m3
Over 40,682 gallons- $10.90/1,000 gallons |
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| Residential Irrigation/ Amenity Meter 2 | (see note 2) | None |
| Wastewater Service 3 | ($26.88 collection + $64.68 treatment = $91.56) | $91.56 |
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS |
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|---|---|---|
| Quarterly charge/unit | Volume Charge | Base |
| Water Service | Over 0 m3 = $1.40 / m3 | $57.25 |
| Commercial Irrigation/ Amenity Meter | Over 0 m3 = $1.40 / m3 | None |
| Wastewater Service 3 | 1st and 4th quarters $2.884 per m3 of actual water use ($0.43/ m3 collection + $2.454/ m3 treatment = $2.884/ m3)
2nd and 3rd quarters $2.884 per m3 of average winter consumption (average of 1st and 4th quarter water use) ($0.43/ m3 collection + $2.454/ m3 treatment = $2.884/ m3) |
None |
NOTES:
- Customers combining both residential and commercial units will be billed the water volume charges proportionately based upon square footage allocated to residential and commercial uses.
- Residential irrigation meter flow for one single family dwelling shall be combined with the house meter flow and the Tier rates applied. Residential irrigation meter flow for all other residential units including irrigation meters for common areas appurtenant to a multiple housing common community development shall be charged at the Tier II rate.
- Customers combining residential and commercial units will be billed the greater of the two methods for wastewater charges: by unit or by volume of water used.
- All wastewater treatment charges collected by the District are passed through to the City of Steamboat Springs. New rate increase effective January 1, 2025 and subject to change by the City of Steamboat Springs.
- 1 cubic meter (1 m3) equals 264.17 gallons
LATE CHARGES
Effective January 1, 2026
LATE CHARGES
The District shall assess Water and Wastewater Collection Service Fee Late Charges
DUE DATE LATE CHARGE
35 days after due date 1.5% per month late charge
60 days after due date 5% per month late charge, not to exceed 25% of amount due
90 days after due date Water shut off with 48 hours’ notice. Subject to subsequent turn on & turn off fees in addition to amount due.
120 days after due date Water Shut Off and Collection, Lien and Foreclosure (Sections 8.11 and 8.12)
OTHER FEES AND CHARGES
Effective 1 January 2026
Bulk water fee: $5.00 per 1000 gallons. First invoice includes a set up fee of $25.00.
Labor Rates:
- Regular work hours (8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday): $75.00/hour
- All other hours: $111.00/hour with a minimum 2 hour charge
Superintendent Rates:
- Regular work hours (8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday): $80.00/hour
- All other hours: $120.00/hour with a minimum 2 hour charge
*Request for Turn-On/Turn Off service subject to 1 hour