Westminster task force recommends new tiered water rates to shield basic indoor use

Jul 7, 2026

A resident‑led water affordability task force recommended shifting Westminster’s water billing from a 3‑tier to a 4‑tier structure, creating a new multifamily customer class and boosting customer assistance; council asked staff for additional financial details and scheduled a follow‑up study session on Aug. 3.

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The Westminster City Council on July 6 received a report from the Water Affordability for Every Resident Task Force recommending a redesigned rate structure intended to make essential indoor water use more affordable while preserving utility revenue for maintenance, debt service and capital projects.

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