Rates and Fees

Devore Water Company Tidbits

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History of Water Rates

Early cost of water was $1.50/month plus whatever ran over the weir.

Before 1949, the price of water was a flat rate of $3/month, but water was only available as pressure allowed. The assesment was $2.50/year, which often was not even collected. In 1949, metering started and rate schedules were issued.

In 1952, a total of somewhere around 673 shares were owned.

In 1961, 1000 cubic feet cost $1.17.
In 1968, 1000 cubic feet cost $4.00.
In 1977, 1000 cubic feet cost $6.00.
In 1979, 1000 cubic feet cost $7.25.
In 2000, 1000 cubic feet cost $8.50.

In 2007, over 485 water meters were in use.

The kind of work being done for the water company in the 1940s is shown in the photo above by Harry H, Hall. It took a lot of supports to keep pipes above battering water as they crossed Devore’s canyons.

Monthly Water Bill Charges (As of 1/1/2025)
Nitrate Project Fee Per Share All Shareholders $38.25 Board Approved 3/1/2023
Monthly Standby Charge (by Meter Size)
5/8″ and 3/4″ $37.00
1″ $45.00
1 1/2″ $60.00
2″ $68.50
Over 2″ $75.00
Monthly Usage Charge
(Basic Allotted Amount for Appurtenant Share Per Meter = 250 cubic feet water)
Per 100 cf Rates
250 to 2000 cf Per 100 cf $2.05
2001 to  4000 cf Per 100 cf $2.35
4001 to  6000 cf Per 100 cf $3.50
6001 to  8000 cf Per 100 cf $6.50
8001 to  10000 cf Per 100 cf $10.50
10001 to  20000 cf Per 100 cf $13.25
20001 to  40000 cf Per 100 cf $18.25
Over 40000 cf Per 100 cf $28.00
Allowance per Number of Owned Water Shares – Applies To All Residents
1 share =   250 cf of water at base rate
2 shares = 500 cf of water at base rate
3 shares = 750 cf of water at base rate
4 shares = 1000 cf of water at base rate
5 shares = 1250 cf of water at base rate
6 shares = 1500 cf of water at base rate
7 shares = 1750 cf of water at base rate
8 shares = 2000 cf water at base rate
9 shares = 2250 cf water at base rate
etc.
Additional Fees
10 % APR Percent late fee on any balance over $50.00
Non Sufficient Fund Fees – Return Check $30.00
Reconnection Fee $100.00
Transfer Fee $95.00
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