Cheyenne BOPU Announces Water And Sewer Service Fee Hikes

The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities has announced water and sewer service fee increases to take effect on October 1.

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That's according to a BOPU news release.

According to the release, there will be no increase in the per 1000 gallon usage rate. But most residential customers will see a $ 3.00 increase per month in water service fees and a$2.00 per month increase in sewer service fees.

Customers with meters larger than 3/4 of an inch will see a corresponding percentage adjustment. According to the release

''These service fee increases are essential to maintain and improve the high-quality water and sewer services that residents and businesses rely on. Revenue generated from water and sewer fees is reinvested into the construction, maintenance, and operation of Cheyenne’s water and sewer infrastructure. The system is funded through customer rates and fees, grants, enterprise fund reserves, and loans. All daily operations and emergency repairs, such as water main leaks, are supported solely by these revenues.''

Rate Comparison Found BOPU Service Fees Were Low

The release says a utility rate comparison found that the BOPU service fees were among the lowest in the region. The release says be increasing service fees as opposed to usage rates, it will even out customers bills and avoid the heavier financial burden that many face during high usage months, like irrigation season.

The fee increase was approved by the Cheyenne City Council as part of a new city budget.

Such increases have traditionally been implemented on Jan. 1. But the release says the timing will align with other City utility increases.