Basalt staff outline multi-year water-meter program and say rate study will follow
Sep 21, 2026
Council heard details about a multi-year water-meter replacement and possible impacts on rates; staff said a rate study will follow the RFP and reminded council a 4% annual water rate ordinance is already in place.
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Town staff answered council questions about proposed water investments and the likely next steps on rates during the Sept. 22 budget presentation. Justin (staff) told council the town needs to address legacy service lines and aging meters before they lead to failures, and staff will issue an RFP for meters followed by a formal rate study to set user charges.
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