THE OFFICIAL TOWN OF WINDSOR NEWSLETTER
WINDSOR MATTERS DECEMBER 2025
INVESTING IN WINDSOR'S WATER FUTURE
Breaking Down Utility Rate Increases in 2026 Providing safe, reliable water, stormwater and wastewater services is one of the most important responsibilities of any municipality. To keep Windsor’s systems working the way they should, utility rates will increase beginning Feb. 1, with changes appearing on March bills. For the average single-family home, this is about a 26% increase. For example, a $100 bill would become about $126 on your monthly bill. We understand that any increase matters to everyone. The sharp increases in 2026 are needed to fund two major projects that are required to continue delivering safe and dependable service. Windsor Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Upgrades • The current facility is over 30 years old, at full capacity, and at the end of its service life. • To protect public health and meet state and federal waterquality standards, the existing facility will be gradually decommissioned. • The Town has made incremental upgrades in recent years, but the next phase is a significant financial lift, as construction costs have risen sharply worldwide: » Five years ago: A 5 million gallon per day (MGD) facility was estimated at $50 million. Today, a slightly smaller 4.2MGD facility is estimated to cost nearly three times that amount.
Monthly Utility Bill for Average Family of Four 5,000 Gallons per Month
$140
Water
$120
Sewer
$100
Stormwater
$80
% Increase
$60 $40
26% 11%
$20 2026
2025
2024
8%
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Rate Increases Over the Last Ten Years This chart shows the monthly utility bill for a family of four, using an average of 5,000 gallons of water per month. Sewer fees have the highest increase, making up the bulk of increases overall. The sewer fund, which is an enterprise fund, must pay for the new treatment facility itself; Colorado law prohibits the use of general tax dollars to support these types of funds. Learn more about enterprise funds on the back of this page. Unplanned 15th St. Water Line Replacement • A major water line under 15th St. south of Main St. (CO 392) is aging and in need of replacement to keep water service reliable for customers in the area. If you have questions or want help understanding your bill, please reach out—we’re here to help! Windsor is committed to keeping our water system strong, reliable and ready for the future.
How the Town Can Support You Windsor offers several ways to help manage and lower your monthly bill: • Find leaks or other problem spots with free indoor and outdoor water audits at windsorgov.com/WaterAudits. • Tips to reduce water use, including leak checks and irrigation adjustments • Contact our Utilities team with questions at utilities@windsorgov.com or by phone at 970-674-2400.
For more information on how Windsor safeguards its water resources, visit windsorgov.com/Water.