Transparency Notice
North Pecos Water & Sanitation District
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District's Principal Business Office
Company
North Pecos Water & Sanitation District
Contact
Christine Friend
Address
6900 Pecos, Denver, Colorado 80221
Phone
303-429-5770
District's Physical Location
Counties
Adams ; Denver
Regular Board Meeting Information
Location
District Office
Address
6900 Pecos St, Denver, Colorado 80221
Day(s)
2nd Tuesday of every month
Time
4:00 P.M.
Posting Place for Meeting Notice
Location
District Office District Website
Address
6900 Pecos Street, Denver, Colorado 80221
Notice of Proposed Action to Fix or Increase Fees, Rates, Tolls, Penalties or Charges for Domestic Water or Sanitary Sewer Services
Location
District Office
Address
6900 Pecos Street, Denver, Colorado
Date
12/19/2024
Notice
Notice of authorized action to Fix or Increase Fees, Rates, Tolls, Penalties or Charges for Domestic Water and Sanitary Sewer Services
Location
District Office
Address
6900 Pecos Street, Denver, Color
December 1, 2025
Notice
North Pecos Water & Sanitation District Notice of authorized Water and Sanitary Sewer Rate Increases to be effective January 1, 2026 North Pecos Water & Sanitation District has been notified by Denver Water of rate increases to the District. Notice is hereby given to all customers of the District that the Board of Directors approved and adopted the proposed water and sanitary sewer rate increases at a public meeting held held on Monday, December 01, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. held remotely via Zoom Communications and at the District Office:
Appendix W-1
District Water System Development Charge.
Size of Permanent Water System
Water Tap & Meter Size Development Charge
¾” $13,260.00
1” $26,520.00
1 ½” $53,040.00
2” $106,080.00
3” $212,160.00
4” $436,320.00
6” ** Charge to established by Board of Directors **
8” ** Charge to established by Board of Directors **
10" ** Charge to established by Board of Directors **
12" ** Charge to established by Board of Directors **
Appendix W-3
Illegal Fire Hydrant Use
First Offense $2,500.00
Second Offense $5,000.00
Third Offense $10,000.00
Fourth Offense $20,000.00
Appendix W4.1
Fire Hydrant Application Fee
$80.00 per application
Appendix W-4.2
Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit current Meter Cost
Advance Deposit on Final Bill $550.00
Appenix W-4.3
Fire Hydrant Meter Rental Rate
$125.00 - First month (paid in initial deposit)
$150.00 - per month for each month thereafter
Appendix W-4.4
Fire Hydrant Water Usage Rate
$35.00 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed
Appendix W-5
Water Service Shut Off Fee $50.00 per Shut off
Appendix W-6
All costs incurred by the District for inspection at the current rate of District personnel to monitor the service cut off
at the main either by the District contractor or a qualified District approved contractor. All labor, material, permitting
and incidental cost of service abandonment is the sole responsibility of the property owner.
Appendix W-7.1
Monthly Water Service Charge (Base Fee) For Residents and Commercial Businesses Within the District Boundaries
Size of Permanent Water Meter Service Charge
¾” $26.88
1” $39.47
½” $78.45
2” $132.54
3” $285.97
4” $501.02
6” $1,064.17
8" ** Negotiated by District **
Appendix W-7.2
Monthly Water Service Charge (Base Fee) for Non-Residents and Commercial Businesses Outside the District Boundaries
Size of Permanent Water Meter Water Base Service Charge
¾” $37.30
1” $54.78
1 ½” $108.89
2” $183.93
3” $396.77
4” $685.42
6” $1,342.63
8” ** Negotiated by District **
Appendix W-8.1
Monthly Water Usage Charges Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Within the District Boundaries
RATE:
1,000 to 15,000 gallons $5.93/1,000 gallons
6,000 to 10,000 gallons $7.44/1,000 gallons
11,000 to 15,000 gallons $9.31/1,000 gallons
16,000 to 30,000 gallons $11.17/1,000 gallons
31,000 gallons and over $13.42/1,000 gallons
Appendix W-8.2
Private Fire Protection System Water Service Charges
Size of Line Month Service Charge
3/4" $6.54
1" $7.20
1.5" $7.92
2" $8.71
3" $10.97
4" $23.82
6" $35.40
8" $56.31
10" $104.65
Appendix W8.3
Monthly Water Usage Charges Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
Outside of District Boundaries.
1,000 to 5,000/gallons $7.82/1,000 gallons
6,000 to 10,000/gallons $9.82/1,000 gallons
11,000 to 15,000/gallons $12.29/1,000 gallons
16,000 to 30,000/gallons $14.76/1,000 gallons
31,000 gallons and over $17.71/1,000 gallons
Appendix S-1
District Sanitary Sewer System Development Charge (Tap Fee)
Residential Dwellings:
A. Single Family Dwelling - 1.0 single family residential equivalent (SFRE) $8,744.00
B. Mobile Home - 1.0 SFRE $8,744.00
C. Duplex - 1.0 SFRE $8,744.00 per unit
D. Multi-Family Dwellings (three units or larger) with individual unit $8,744.00 per unit
owners - 1.0 SFRE per unit.
Commercial Properties:
Water Services Number of SFRE's Sewer Connection Charges
Tap Size, Inches Effective 1/1/2020
¾” 2.0 $17,488.00
1” 4.8 $41,971.00
1 ½” 11 $96,184.00
2” 20 $174,880.00
3” 43 $372,992.00
4” 86 $751,984.00
6" or Larger To be determined on a case-by-case basis
Appendix S-3
Sand and Oil Interceptor Application Fee $225.00
Appendix S-8
Commercial/Industrial Sanitary Sewer Service Charge (base Fee) Inside District Boundaries
$40.00 per month
Appendix S-9
Residential Sanitary Sewer Monthly Service Charge (Base Fee) Inside District Boundaries
$39.00 per Single Family Residential Equivalent per month
$39.00 per month Multi-Family Dwelling (Residential)
Appendix S-10
Commercial/Industrial Sanitary Sewer Usage Rates Inside District Boundaries
$10.00 per 1,000 gallons of water used
Appendix S-11
Commercial/Industrial Sanitary Sewer Service Charge (Base Fee) Outside District Boundaries
$57.00 per month
Appendix S-12
Residential Sanitary Sewer Monthly Service Charge (Base Fee) Outside District Boundaries
Residential $57.00 per Single Family Residential Equivalent per month
Multi-Family Dwelling (Residential) $57.00 per month
Appendix S-13
Commercial/Industrial Sanitary Sewer Usage Rates Outside District Boundaries
$14.00 per 1,000 gallons of water used
Appendix S-14
RV Wastewater Permit Fee
Monthly: $125.00 for each clean out location on the property
Appendix M-4
Illegal Meter Pit Access
First Offense $500.00
Second Offense $1,000.00
Third Offense $2,000.00
Fourth Offense $4,000.00
FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES THEREAFTER: The amount of the fine shall be doubled for each such occurrence. Any person or entity violating this section shall also be liable to the District for the costs of any legal action instituted to enforce such penalties and charges as a result of such violation, which costs shall include attorney fee's expended by the District in such action.
Appendix M-5
Returned Payment Fee
Any returned payment, online or check: $40.00 per occurrence
Appendix M-6
Homes Sales Transfer Fee
$125.00
Appendix M6.1
Administration Fee - Water/Sewer Billing History
$40.00 per request
Appendix M6.2
Tap/Backflow Inspection Fee
$125.00 Each Visit
Appendix M6.3
Backflow Monthly Administration Fee
$5.00 Per month; per device
Location
District Office
Address
6900 Pecos Street, Denver, Color
December 1, 2025
Notice
North Pecos Water & Sanitation District Notice of authorized Water and Sanitary Sewer Rate Increases to be effective January 1, 2026 North Pecos Water & Sanitation District has been notified by Denver Water of rate increases to the District. Notice is hereby given to all customers of the District that the Board of Directors approved and adopted the proposed water and sanitary sewer rate increases at a public meeting held held on Monday, December 01, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. held remotely via Zoom Communications and at the District Office:
Appendix W-1
District Water System Development Charge.
Size of Permanent Water System
Water Tap & Meter Size Development Charge
¾” $13,260.00
1” $26,520.00
1 ½” $53,040.00
2” $106,080.00
3” $212,160.00
4” $436,320.00
6” ** Charge to established by Board of Directors **
8” ** Charge to established by Board of Directors **
10" ** Charge to established by Board of Directors **
12" ** Charge to established by Board of Directors **
Appendix W-3
Illegal Fire Hydrant Use
First Offense $2,500.00
Second Offense $5,000.00
Third Offense $10,000.00
Fourth Offense $20,000.00
Appendix W4.1
Fire Hydrant Application Fee
$80.00 per application
Appendix W-4.2
Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit current Meter Cost
Advance Deposit on Final Bill $550.00
Appenix W-4.3
Fire Hydrant Meter Rental Rate
$125.00 - First month (paid in initial deposit)
$150.00 - per month for each month thereafter
Appendix W-4.4
Fire Hydrant Water Usage Rate
$35.00 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed
Appendix W-5
Water Service Shut Off Fee $50.00 per Shut off
Appendix W-6
All costs incurred by the District for inspection at the current rate of District personnel to monitor the service cut off
at the main either by the District contractor or a qualified District approved contractor. All labor, material, permitting
and incidental cost of service abandonment is the sole responsibility of the property owner.
Appendix W-7.1
Monthly Water Service Charge (Base Fee) For Residents and Commercial Businesses Within the District Boundaries
Size of Permanent Water Meter Service Charge
¾” $26.88
1” $39.47
½” $78.45
2” $132.54
3” $285.97
4” $501.02
6” $1,064.17
8" ** Negotiated by District **
Appendix W-7.2
Monthly Water Service Charge (Base Fee) for Non-Residents and Commercial Businesses Outside the District Boundaries
Size of Permanent Water Meter Water Base Service Charge
¾” $37.30
1” $54.78
1 ½” $108.89
2” $183.93
3” $396.77
4” $685.42
6” $1,342.63
8” ** Negotiated by District **
Appendix W-8.1
Monthly Water Usage Charges Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Within the District Boundaries
RATE:
1,000 to 15,000 gallons $5.93/1,000 gallons
6,000 to 10,000 gallons $7.44/1,000 gallons
11,000 to 15,000 gallons $9.31/1,000 gallons
16,000 to 30,000 gallons $11.17/1,000 gallons
31,000 gallons and over $13.42/1,000 gallons
Appendix W-8.2
Private Fire Protection System Water Service Charges
Size of Line Month Service Charge
3/4" $6.54
1" $7.20
1.5" $7.92
2" $8.71
3" $10.97
4" $23.82
6" $35.40
8" $56.31
10" $104.65
Appendix W8.3
Monthly Water Usage Charges Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
Outside of District Boundaries.
1,000 to 5,000/gallons $7.82/1,000 gallons
6,000 to 10,000/gallons $9.82/1,000 gallons
11,000 to 15,000/gallons $12.29/1,000 gallons
16,000 to 30,000/gallons $14.76/1,000 gallons
31,000 gallons and over $17.71/1,000 gallons
Appendix S-1
District Sanitary Sewer System Development Charge (Tap Fee)
Residential Dwellings:
A. Single Family Dwelling - 1.0 single family residential equivalent (SFRE) $8,744.00
B. Mobile Home - 1.0 SFRE $8,744.00
C. Duplex - 1.0 SFRE $8,744.00 per unit
D. Multi-Family Dwellings (three units or larger) with individual unit $8,744.00 per unit
owners - 1.0 SFRE per unit.
Commercial Properties:
Water Services Number of SFRE's Sewer Connection Charges
Tap Size, Inches Effective 1/1/2020
¾” 2.0 $17,488.00
1” 4.8 $41,971.00
1 ½” 11 $96,184.00
2” 20 $174,880.00
3” 43 $372,992.00
4” 86 $751,984.00
6" or Larger To be determined on a case-by-case basis
Appendix S-3
Sand and Oil Interceptor Application Fee $225.00
Appendix S-8
Commercial/Industrial Sanitary Sewer Service Charge (base Fee) Inside District Boundaries
$40.00 per month
Appendix S-9
Residential Sanitary Sewer Monthly Service Charge (Base Fee) Inside District Boundaries
$39.00 per Single Family Residential Equivalent per month
$39.00 per month Multi-Family Dwelling (Residential)
Appendix S-10
Commercial/Industrial Sanitary Sewer Usage Rates Inside District Boundaries
$10.00 per 1,000 gallons of water used
Appendix S-11
Commercial/Industrial Sanitary Sewer Service Charge (Base Fee) Outside District Boundaries
$57.00 per month
Appendix S-12
Residential Sanitary Sewer Monthly Service Charge (Base Fee) Outside District Boundaries
Residential $57.00 per Single Family Residential Equivalent per month
Multi-Family Dwelling (Residential) $57.00 per month
Appendix S-13
Commercial/Industrial Sanitary Sewer Usage Rates Outside District Boundaries
$14.00 per 1,000 gallons of water used
Appendix S-14
RV Wastewater Permit Fee
Monthly: $125.00 for each clean out location on the property
Appendix M-4
Illegal Meter Pit Access
First Offense $500.00
Second Offense $1,000.00
Third Offense $2,000.00
Fourth Offense $4,000.00
FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES THEREAFTER: The amount of the fine shall be doubled for each such occurrence. Any person or entity violating this section shall also be liable to the District for the costs of any legal action instituted to enforce such penalties and charges as a result of such violation, which costs shall include attorney fee's expended by the District in such action.
Appendix M-5
Returned Payment Fee
Any returned payment, online or check: $40.00 per occurrence
Appendix M-6
Homes Sales Transfer Fee
$125.00
Appendix M6.1
Administration Fee - Water/Sewer Billing History
$40.00 per request
Appendix M6.2
Tap/Backflow Inspection Fee
$125.00 Each Visit
Appendix M6.3
Backflow Monthly Administration Fee
$5.00 Per month; per device
Current District Mill Levy
Mills
0.0
Ad Valorem Tax Revenue
Revenue reported may be incomplete or unaudited as of the date this Notice was posted.
Amount ($)
$0
Date of Next Regular Election
Date
05/04/2027
Pursuant to 24-72-205 C.R.S.
The district's research and retrieval fee is $30.0 per hour
District Policy
DISCLOSURE OF PUBLIC RECORDS
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, S24-72-202, et seq., 1973 as amended, it is declared to be the public policy of this District that all public records shall be open for inspection by any person at reasonable times, except as specifically provided herein. It is the policy of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District that the public has reasonable access to information concerning the activities of the District and shall allow the public access to the District's records to the extent allowed by Colorado law. However, the exclusions specified in 24-72-204, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973 as amended, shall apply to the District to restrict access to certain sensitive records of the District.
The Board of Directors of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District may make such rules and regulations with reference to the inspection of such records of the District as are reasonably necessary for the protection of such records and the prevention of unnecessary interference with the regular discharge of the duties of the custodian of the records or the business office of the District.
The records of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District shall be available for inspection in the office of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 and between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Requests for information or access to a District file shall be granted as soon as reasonably possible and the District reserves the right to delay access to a file for the time required to retrieve the file (up to three working days), and as allowed by 24-72-203, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973 as amended.
If the public records requested are not in the custody or control of the District manager, the manager shall forthwith notify the applicant of this fact, in writing if requested by the applicant. In such notification the manager shall state in detail to the best of the manager's knowledge and belief the reason for the absence of the records from the District's custody or control, their location, and which person has custody or control of the requested records.
The District manager may make copies of the District's file or parts thereof on the District reproduction equipment at a charge of $1.25 per page, or at a charge to be determined by the Board of Directors, and in compliance with 24-72-205, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973 as amended from time to time.
No files of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District will be loaned to any member of the public for removal from the office of the District.
Inquiries from the news media concerning District related incidents occurring within or without of the boundaries of the District shall be responded to only by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the President of the District. All employees and other individual members of the Board of Directors of the District shall not release controversial or potentially controversial information to the news media, but instead will refer such matters of inquiry to the entire Board of Directors, for an official response by the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District.
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, S24-72-202, et seq., 1973 as amended, it is declared to be the public policy of this District that all public records shall be open for inspection by any person at reasonable times, except as specifically provided herein. It is the policy of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District that the public has reasonable access to information concerning the activities of the District and shall allow the public access to the District's records to the extent allowed by Colorado law. However, the exclusions specified in 24-72-204, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973 as amended, shall apply to the District to restrict access to certain sensitive records of the District.
The Board of Directors of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District may make such rules and regulations with reference to the inspection of such records of the District as are reasonably necessary for the protection of such records and the prevention of unnecessary interference with the regular discharge of the duties of the custodian of the records or the business office of the District.
The records of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District shall be available for inspection in the office of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 and between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Requests for information or access to a District file shall be granted as soon as reasonably possible and the District reserves the right to delay access to a file for the time required to retrieve the file (up to three working days), and as allowed by 24-72-203, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973 as amended.
If the public records requested are not in the custody or control of the District manager, the manager shall forthwith notify the applicant of this fact, in writing if requested by the applicant. In such notification the manager shall state in detail to the best of the manager's knowledge and belief the reason for the absence of the records from the District's custody or control, their location, and which person has custody or control of the requested records.
The District manager may make copies of the District's file or parts thereof on the District reproduction equipment at a charge of $1.25 per page, or at a charge to be determined by the Board of Directors, and in compliance with 24-72-205, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973 as amended from time to time.
No files of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District will be loaned to any member of the public for removal from the office of the District.
Inquiries from the news media concerning District related incidents occurring within or without of the boundaries of the District shall be responded to only by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the President of the District. All employees and other individual members of the Board of Directors of the District shall not release controversial or potentially controversial information to the news media, but instead will refer such matters of inquiry to the entire Board of Directors, for an official response by the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District.
Records Contact
Christine Friend
303-429-5770
303-429-5770
Names of District Board Members
Board President
Name
Dennis Towndrow
Contact Info
303-429-5770
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot
Board Member 2
Name
Joe Licata
Contact Info
303-429-5770
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot
Board Member 3
Name
Abel Wurmnest
Contact Info
303-429-5770
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot
Board Member 4
Name
Tessa L. Wilson
Contact Info
605-381-9409
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot
Board Member 5
Name
Mark Hallock
Contact Info
303-429-5770
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot
Board Candidate Self-Nomination Forms
Any eligible elector of the special district who desires to be a candidate for the office of special district director must file a self-nomination and acceptance form or letter with the designated election official.
Deadline for Self-Nomination Forms
Self-nomination and acceptance forms or letters must be filed not less than 67 days before the date of the regular election. For the next regular election, the deadline is 02/26/2027.
District Election Results
The district's current election results will be posted on the website of the Colorado Secretary of State (www.sos.state.co.us) and the website indicated below, if any.
Website
www.sdaco.org
www.sdaco.org and www.northpecoswater.org
www.sdaco.org and www.northpecoswater.org
Permanent Mail-In Voter Status
Absentee voting and Permanent absentee voter status (formerly Permanent Mail-In voter status): Where to obtain and return forms.
Applications for absentee voting or for permanent absentee voter status are available from and must be returned to the Designated Election Official.
Contact Christine Friend at North Pecos Water & Sanitation District at 303-429-5770 for forms and information.
Notice Completed By
Name
Christine Friend
Company/District
North Pecos Water & Sanitation District
Title
Finance/Office Manager
Email
ap@northpecoswater.org
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