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Utility Billing

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1. When do you read the water meters?

We read the water meters on the 26th through the 31st every month. It takes about three days to read all the meters and this time frame allows for weekends, holidays and equipment problems.

2. When do you send out the bills?

We prepare and send monthly utility bills on or around the 10th of each month and payments are due on the last day of the month; i.e. you will receive a bill for the month of February around the 12th of March with a due date of March 31.

3. What is the average payment amount for a monthly utility bill?

The average utility bill for residential accounts is $128.14. This includes a charge of $56.68 for wastewater, which is a winter average of 5,000 gallons, a fixed $5.00 drainage fee, and a water charge of $66.46, which is an average usage of 10,000 gallons. Remember that the water charge is based on actual usage so this amount may fluctuant on a monthly basis. In addition, the wastewater rate is determined by the winter average, which is the water usage for December, January, and February. See the water and wastewater rate schedules for additional water and wastewater charge calculations. We apply a one percent (1%) penalty to all accounts which are not paid in full by the billing due date.

4. What kind of payments do you accept?

We currently accept cash, check, or money orders. Please enclose the bill stub or write the service address on the check. Payments can be mailed to the Town of Erie, Finance Department, PO Box 750, Erie, CO 80516. Payments can also be dropped off at the Town Hall receptionist/cashier desk or in the silver drop box at the front of the Town Hall. The Town Hall is located at 645 Holbrook Street.