Ouray sewer, water rates to rise 4% next year

Ouray residents and business owners will pay close to $5 a month more for water and sewer service in 2027, as the city seeks to ensure there is enough money in its utility funds to cover debt payments for the new water and wastewater treatment plants. The Ouray City Council voted 4-1 on Oct. 19 to first approve the ordinance that will boost the charges for water, sewer, trash and recycling services from $234.64 this year to $239.34 in 2027. Councilor Dave Doherty cast the dissenting vote. The council voted 4-0 to adopt the ordinance on second reading on Nov. 2, when councilors refused to allow Doherty to participate in the meeting remotely. The increase is coming from two places: the base water and sewer rates. The base water rate will increase from $51.52 to $53.58 per month. The base sewer rate will increase from $65.91 to $68.55 per month. That amounts to a 4% increase of $4.70 per month.

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