Water and Sewer Board - 15 Sep 2026

The City of Englewood Colorado Water and Sewer Board held a meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing primarily on financial planning and proposed rate changes for the water, sewer, and storm water enterprise funds. Staff presented detailed updates on capital improvement projects, including the nearing completion of the lead service line replacement program and ongoing city ditch construction. The board discussed a proposed 4.5% overall rate increase for 2027, with a shift from a two-tier to a three-tier water rate structure aimed at better allocating costs based on water usage, particularly to address outdoor irrigation. The new tiered structure was compared with regional utilities to ensure affordability and consistency. The board also reviewed budget allocations for 2027, including capital and operational expenses, and discussed funding gaps and debt management strategies. Several board members raised concerns about industrial water usage transparency and the equity of rate structures between residential and non-residential users. The board agreed to seek additional data on user distribution across tiers before finalizing decisions. The proposed rate changes and financial plans will proceed through further council review and adoption processes in October and November 2026.