Inflation has been a hot topic recently. Although utility rates may not immediately come to mind, they have increased at a rate higher than historical inflation values. It’s true – the average water and wastewater charge for 6,000 gallons from 2002 to 2026 climbed at a higher rate based on the Consumer Price Index for … Read more
The 2026 AE2S Nexus Utility Rate Survey booklets are currently out for delivery. The 2026 survey marks the 25th anniversary of this effort, and contains charts of water, wastewater, and stormwater rates, as well as a Total Utility Bill that includes water, wastewater, and stormwater. Since each community faces different challenges, it is often useful … Read more
Distribution of the 25th Edition of the AE2S Nexus Annual Utility Rate Survey is underway! Here is a preliminary look at the results to help you understand how your rates compare to those of your peers. Results can be useful to systems as budgets are finalized and 2027 rates are set, by providing a regional … Read more
More funding is on the way to U.S. states and territories to reduce lead in drinking water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently announced $2.875 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead. The investment will be dispersed through the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRF). Communities can use the funds for identifying lead … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced $1 billion of Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and emerging contaminants. There is no cost-share/match requirements for the funding made available under EC-SDC. In Colorado, $44.3 million of EC-SDC grant funds are available for communities, drinking … Read more
The 2025 AE2S Nexus Utility Rate Survey booklet contains charts of water, wastewater, and stormwater rates, as well as a Total Utility Bill that includes water, wastewater, and stormwater. Since each community faces different challenges, it is often useful to look at the combined utility rate when comparing the cost of utility service between communities. … Read more