Water
The City of Lakewood Drinking Water Utility provides water service to a small area in the northeast section of the City. The balance of the City is serviced by a number of other water service providers. Input your address into the My Neighborhood portal to find your provider.
Need Assistance with your Water Bill
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided funding to LEAP for water assistance (LIHWAP) Colorado received $15 million in LIHWAP funding.
LIHWAP began helping customers with water bills on November 1st, and will continue until the funds run out. The customer must qualify for LEAP, complete the LEAP application addendum, and provide a copy of their water bill. They must have a past due amount, and service disconnected or about to be disconnected.
For more information or to apply, visit:
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap
Sewer
The City of Lakewood Sanitary Sewer Utility provides sanitary sewer service to an area in the north section of the City. The balance of the City is serviced by a number of other sewer service providers. Input your address into the My Neighborhood portal to find your provider.
Stormwater
The City of Lakewood Stormwater Management Utility maintains the public stormwater drainage system consisting of many storm drains or inlets, underground storm lines, culverts, gulches and open channels throughout Lakewood.
2022 Denver Water Consumer Confidence Reports
Helpful Links
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Lakewood Utilities Online
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You can make a one-time payment or register your account for automatic payments by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover) or pay by e-check. Registering also allows you to view your account history and sign up for paperless billing.
By Mail
City of Lakewood Utilities
PO BOX 17505
Denver, CO 80217
Please make checks payable to the City of Lakewood.
In Person
You may make a payment in person at our office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. We are closed 12:00 - 1:00 for lunch hour
(PLEASE DO NOT MAIL PAYMENT TO THIS ADDRESS - FOR IN PERSON USE ONLY)
480 S. Allison Parkway
Civic Center South Building, First Floor
Lakewood, CO 80226-3127
Need Assistance with your Water Bill
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided funding to LEAP for water assistance (LIHWAP) Colorado received $15 million in LIHWAP funding.
LIHWAP began helping customers with water bills on November 1st, and will continue until the funds run out. The customer must qualify for LEAP, complete the LEAP application addendum, and provide a copy of their water bill. They must have a past due amount, and service disconnected or about to be disconnected.
For more information or to apply, visit:
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap
To transfer service on a City of Lakewood water, sewer, or stormwater utility account, the title company should fill out and email the below form, 48 hours prior to the closing date. A final bill will be ordered for the property which will reflect the amount to collect and prorate between the buyer and seller at the time of closing.
**Please note we do not provide statuses.**
The City of Lakewood water, sewer, and stormwater utilities are subject to lien against the properties, if utilities remain unpaid. Liens are filed once a year with the Jefferson County Assessor's Office and are attached to the property taxes as a special assessment. Balances are tied to the properties. If a transfer of title is completed, utilities are typically collected after receiving final bills by the title companies, who then collect at the time of closing.
The City of Lakewood Water/Sewer/Stormwater Utility Billing has a process to ensure fee collection from all property owners including, if necessary, placing a lien on the property. Liens are filed once a year with the Jefferson County Assessor's Office and are attached to the property taxes as a special assessment.
The lien process is started in late September with past due accounts receiving a “notice to lien” letter. In order to avoid a property lien, payments must be made by the October date stated in the letter. Final liens are filed with Jefferson County on November 1, and a $50 lien charge is added to the accounts past due amount.
Once a utility lien has been filed with Jefferson County, collection of the lien is handled by the Jefferson County Treasurer’s Office:
Jefferson County Treasurer’s Office
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
303-271-8330
The City of Lakewood Water/Sewer/Stormwater Utility Billing prepares a blanket release for liens in July of the following year. An early release of lien can be issued by sending a copy of the certified tax certificate from Jefferson County showing the lien has been paid, along with a check for $25 made payable to the City of Lakewood:
City of Lakewood - Utility Billing
480 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226-3127
The water utility rates for customers of the City of Lakewood water and sewer systems are adopted by resolution of the City Council.
Water customers pay a standard bimonthly service charged based upon meter size:
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Meter Size
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5/8"
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3/4"
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1"
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1-1/2"
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2"
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3"
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4"
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6"
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Bimonthly Service Charge
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$23.11
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$26.33
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$32.80
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$51.12
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$74.45
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$229.98
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$275.52
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$433.26
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Additionally, customers pay a variable volume charge based on the amount of water used:
Single Family Customers
| Single Family |
First 22,000 gallons are billed at $5.79 per 1,000 gallons used |
Next 38,000 gallons are billed at $6.94 per 1,000 gallons used |
Usage over 60,000 gallons is billed at $8.68 per 1,000 gallons used |
Multi-Family Customers
| Multi-Family (2 units) |
First 30,000 gallons are billed at $5.79 per 1,000 gallons used |
Usage over 30,000 gallons is billed at $6.94 per 1,000 gallons used |
| Multi-Family (3 units) |
First 42,000 gallons are billed at $5.79 per 1,000 gallons used |
Usage over 42,000 gallons is billed at $6.94 per 1,000 gallons used |
| Multi-Family (4 units) |
First 54,000 gallons are billed at $5.79 per 1,000 gallons used |
Usage over 54,000 gallons is billed at $6.94 per 1,000 gallons used |
| Multi-Family (5 units) |
First 66,000 gallons are billed at $5.79 per 1,000 gallons used |
Usage over 66,000 gallons is billed at $6.94 per 1,000 gallons used |
| All Other Customers |
Winter (Nov 16 - May 14) usage is billed at $5.79 per 1,000 gallons used |
Summer (May 15 - Nov 15) usage is billed at $6.94 per 1,000 gallons used |
Customers who use the fire-protection service pay an additional bimonthly amount based upon the size of the service
| Service Size |
Bimonthly Fire Protection Charge |
| 1 - 1/2" |
$15.80 |
| 2" |
$15.80 |
| 3" |
$26.33 |
| 4" |
$39.38 |
| 6" |
$85.66 |
| 8" |
$196.12 |
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
| Delinquent Billing Fee |
5% per month on the past due balance, not to exceed $15 per month |
| Returned Check Fee |
$18 per ACH |
| Department-Furnished Materials, Equipment, Labor Fee |
City's actual cost |
| Transfer Fee |
$25 |
| Disconnection and Reconnection Fee |
$25 each |
| Lien Fee |
$50, plus collection charges |
| Construction Water Rate |
Current volume charge, plus $100 processing fee, plus refundable deposit that equals cost of furnished materials |
| Meter Reading Check Fee |
$25 per reading for all meter readings after first check during a billing period |
| Meter Removal Fee |
$40 |
| Meter Accuracy Test Fee |
$60 if accurate |
| Inspection Fee |
$25 per inspection |
| Stub-in Fee |
No charge (included as inspection fee) |
| Special Permit Fee |
No charge (included as inspection fee) |
| Penalty for Unauthorized Connection |
10% of Lakewood tap fee |
| Penalty for Unauthorized Use of Hydrant Water |
$500 |
Please be aware that fees change periodically. Please call 303-987-7615 to verify fee amounts.
The sewer utility rates for customers of the City of Lakewood water and sewer systems are adopted by resolution of the City Council. All sewer customers pay a standard $8.16 bimonthly service charge. Additionally, customers pay a volume charge of $4.74 per 1,000 gallons.
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES:
| Delinquent Billing Fee |
5% per month on the past due balance, not to exceed $15 per month |
| Returned Check Fee |
$18 per check |
| Returned ACH Direct Payment Fee |
$18 per ACH |
| Department-Furnished Materials, Equipment, Labor Fee |
City's actual cost |
| Discharge from Swimming Pool |
Existing sewer rates |
| Transfer Fee |
$25 |
| Lien Fee |
$50, plus collection charges |
| Penalty for Unauthorized Connection |
10% of Lakewood tap fee |
Please be aware that fees change periodically. Please call 303-987-7615 to verify fee amounts.
The stormwater utility fee amounts for all real property owners within the City of Lakewood are adopted by resolution of the City Council.
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AND DUPLEXES
All single-family homes and duplexes pay $4.39 per month, or $52.68 per year, billed annually.
ALL OTHER PROPERTIES
For properties other than single-family homes and duplexes, the fee is proportional to the amount of impervious area on each property where water cannot soak into the soil, such as driveways, parking lots, rooftops, sidewalks and patios. The fee is $4.39 per month for every 2,250 square feet of impervious area.
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
| Delinquent Billing Fee |
5% per month on the past due balance, not to exceed $15 per month |
| Returned Check Fee |
$18 per check |
| Transfer Fee |
$25 |
| Lien Fee |
$50, plus collection charges |
Please be aware that fees change periodically. Please call 303-987-7615 to verify fee amounts.
Have a question about your water, sewer or stormwater bill or account?
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You may send an email to us at utilitybilling@lakewood.org.
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Office Hours are 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday
You may call us at 303-987-7615.