Utilities
The City of Brush does not provide gas and electricity. Local area providers include Xcel Energy and REA
Water
2021 Consumer Confidence Report
The City provides pristine water from our very own well field, drawing from the Beaver Creek aquifer. We maintain 10 wells, 4 booster pumps, two 2.35 million-gallon storage tanks. We also maintain 1,700 water services with meters, fire hydrants, and approximately 6.5 miles of transmission lines and 36.5 miles of distribution water lines.
If you are having problems with your water service, please contact City Hall at 842-5001.
Water RatesThe following rates are for customers within City limits. If you would like rates for outside City limits, contact City Hall at 842-5001.
Residential: $31.90 per month
Overage charges per thousand gallons usage over base rate of 5,000
| 6,000 - 12,000 |
13,000 - 30,000 |
31,000 + |
|---|---|---|
| $1.05 | $1.65 | $2.40 |
3/4" tap Commercial: $31.90 per month
Overage charges per thousand gallons usage over base rate of 5,000
| 6,000 - 12,000 |
13,000 - 30,000 |
31,000 + |
|---|---|---|
| $1.05 | $1.65 | $2.40 |
1" tap Commercial: $41.68 per month
Overage charges per thousand gallons usage over base rate of 7,000
| 8,000 - 17,000 |
18,000 - 42,000 |
43,000 + |
|---|---|---|
| $1.05 | $1.65 | $2.40 |
1 1/2" tap Commercial: $66.39 per month
Overage charges per thousand gallons usage over base rate of 12,000
| 13,000 - 30,000 |
31,000 - 75,000 |
76,000 + |
|---|---|---|
| $1.05 | $1.65 | $2.40 |
2" tap Commercial: $96.02 per month
Overage charges per thousand gallons usage over base rate of 18,000
| 19,000 - 43,000 |
44,000 - 108,000 |
109,000 + |
|---|---|---|
| $1.05 | $1.65 | $2.60 |
3" tap Commercial: $184.92 per month
Overage charges per thousand gallons usage over base rate of 36,000
| 37,000 - 86,000 |
86,000 - 216,000 |
217,000 + |
|---|---|---|
| $1.10 | $1.70 | $3.00 |
4" tap Commercial: 303.49 per month
Overage charges per thousand gallons usage over base rate of 60,000
| 61,000 - 144,000 |
145,000 - 360,000 |
361,000 + |
|---|---|---|
| $1.15 | $2.25 | $3.40 |
6" tap Commercial: $451.67 per month
Overage charges per thousand gallons usage over base rate of 90,000
| 91,000 - 216,000 |
217,000 - 540,000 |
541,000 + |
|---|---|---|
| $1.30 | $3.40 | $4.60 |
8" tap Commercial: $797.46 per month
Overage charges per thousand gallons usage over base rate of 160,000
| 161,000 - 380,000 |
381,000 - 940,000 |
941,000 + |
|---|---|---|
| $1.30 | $3.40 | $4.60 |
We bill in arrears, so the bill you receive the first of every month is actually for the previous month. Summer months are particularly high because of the yard watering. If you think your bill is incorrect, call City Hall (842-5001) and we can check your meter.
Monthly bills are the property owner's responsibility and are sent to the property owner. Renter's should work out payment details with the landlord.
The fee for a new water service has two components: a Connection Fee (Tap Fee) and a Plant Investment Fee.
Connection Fee (Tap Fee)
Water Connection Fees vary according to the size of service needed and are based on the cost of materials and labor to install the connection.
| Water Meter Size |
Tap Fees |
| 3/4" | $2,000 |
| 1" | $2,100 |
| Larger than 1" | *Cost plus $400 |
* Cost equals time and material expenses incurred by the City to complete the project; if asphalt must be cust, there is an adidtional charge of $400.
Plant Investment Fee
The Water Plant Investment Fee (PIF) is a one time fee collected to pay for growth related to capital expansion costs of the water supply, storage, transmission, treatment, and distribution facilities.
Rates are based on the water meter connection sizes and are as follows:
| Water Meter Size | Water PIF |
| 3/4" | $3,910 |
| 1" | $9,775 |
| 1.5" | $19,550 |
| 2" | $31,280 |
| Larger than 2" | Case-by-Case Basis |
Waste Water RatesEach user shall pay a two-part monthly rate of:
- $5.25 per month for each user
- $41.90 per month for each Equivalent Tap
for example, rates are calculated below:
| Rate Per Month | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| User Group | ET Relationship | Rate Computation | Inside City | Outside City |
| Category I: Residential | ||||
| A. Single-Family | 1 Unit = 1 ET | $5.35 + (1 ET x 42.75) | $48.10/mo | $96.20/mo |
| B. Multi-Family | 1.5 ET for 1st 2 units plus .3 ET per unit thereafter |
Duplex $5.35 + (1.5 x 42.75) Fiveplex $5.35 +((1.5+(3 x.3)) x 42.75) |
$69.48/mo $107.95/mo |
$138.96/mo $215.90/mo |
| C. Mobile Home Park | Ea. Unit = .81 ET | For Park w/20 Mobile Home Spaces & Office 5.35 + ((21x.81) x 42.75) |
$732.53/mo | $1,465.06/mo |
| Category II: Commercial | ||||
| A. Minor Commercial Average Uses Less Than 30,000 Gal/Qtr |
1 Unit = 1 ET | $5.35 + (1 ET x 42.75) | $ 48.10/mo | $ 96.20/mo |
| B. Major Commercial 30,000-50,000 Gal/Qtr 50,000-75,000 Gal/Qtr 75,000-100,000 Gal/Qtr 100,000+ Gal/Qtr |
1 Unit = 2 Ets 1 Unit = 3 Ets 1 Unit = 4.5 ETs 1 Unit = X ETs Based upon ET rates |
$5.35 + (2 ETs x 42.75) $5.35 + (3 ETs x 42.75) $5.35 + (4.5 ETs x 42.75) $5.35 + (# ETs x 42.75) |
$ 90.85/mo $133.60/mo $197.73/mo $ X |
$181.70/mo $ 267.20/mo $ 395.46/mo $ Double City Rate |
| C. Motels | ET = .3 ET per room (not less than 1 ET) |
Motel w/12 Rooms Plus Office $5.35 + ((13 x .3) x $42.75) |
$172.08/mo | $344.16/mo |
| Category III: Industrial | ||||
| A. Industrial Use | 1 Unit = X ETs Based upon ET rates |
$5.35 + (#ETs x $42.75) example: $5.35 + (195 x $42.75) |
$X $8,341.60/mo |
$Double City Rate $16,683.20/mo |
Connection Fee (Tap Fee)
- Residential (single family) $4,200
- Business & Commercial $4,200 per ET