Even if Coloradans Slash Their Water Use, Their Bills Will Likely Rise During Drought

Even if Coloradans slash their water use, their bills will likely rise during drought

Drought fees on the horizon for major communities such as Denver and Aurora, as utilities forecast financial losses due to lower water sales

Even if Coloradans slash water use, their bills will likely rise due to new drought fees — Jerd Smith (Fresh Water News)

Wastewater is aerated as it flows over steps at Aurora’s Prairie Waters Project, which treats wastewater to drinking water standards. Credit: Jerd Smith Click the link to read the article on the Water Education Colorado website (Jerd Smith): April 2, 2026 Colorado homeowners and businesses are already planning for a brutally dry summer. They should also be planning for an expensive one, as Denver and other cities prepare to impose drought fees …