Firestone water and sewer rates

Who supplies water to Firestone houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.

Town of Firestone

2026 single-family residential rates, set by the Board of Trustees in Resolution 25-128 on December 10, 2025. The Town bills monthly: a fixed service charge plus a tiered charge for the water you use.

Use a monthPrice per 1,000 gallons
Fixed charge$40.98 a month
0 to 5 thousand gallons$4.80
5 to 10 thousand gallons$7.20
10 to 20 thousand gallons$10.80
20 to 30 thousand gallons$16.18
30 to more$24.27
Service lines
The Town's service line inventory found a known non-lead inventory.
Violations
The 2025 report (2024 data) lists no violations or formal enforcement actions; 2023 unregulated-contaminant (UCMR) results were all non-detectable.

Little Thompson Water District (Barefoot Lakes)

Little Thompson Water District provides water in Barefoot Lakes. 2026 rates for its 5/8-inch standard residential tap (lots under 17,000 sq. ft.), effective April 17, 2026, billed monthly. Use over a tap's annual allotment carries an extra surcharge.

Use a monthPrice per 1,000 gallons
Fixed charge$45.48 a month
0 to 6 thousand gallons$4.03
6 to 25 thousand gallons$5.25
25 to 50 thousand gallons$6.18
50 to 70 thousand gallons$8.63
70 to more$10.35
Disinfection byproducts
Total trihalomethanes averaged 34.74 ppb in 2025 (limit 80 ppb).
Violations
The 2026 report (2025 data) lists no violations, significant deficiencies or formal enforcement actions.

Sewer

St. Vrain Sanitation District provides sanitary sewer service and bills on a quarterly basis. From January 1, 2026 its monthly residential rate is $36.00 per residential unit.

Other charges on the utility bill

  • Town stormwater fee (developed single-family lot up to 10,000 sq. ft.): $7.42 a month
  • Town street light fee (per water service account): $3.48 a month

Ways to pay less

  • High-efficiency toilet rebate. Firestone water customers who replace their toilets with an approved high-efficiency toilet are eligible for a rebate. How: See the Town's Water Conservation & Programs page, or call Town Hall at 303-833-3291.
  • Free leak alerts (AquaHawk). AquaHawk Alerting is a free service for Firestone water customers: it can alert you to a potential water leak, over-watering, or a monthly water budget you are likely to exceed. How: Register for an account on the AquaHawk website (linked from the Town's AquaHawk Alerting page).
  • Trouble paying the water bill? Payment plans and grants. The Town offers long-term, seasonal and monthly payment arrangements, and the Carbon Valley Help Center may have financial grants for residents who need help with utilities. How: Call the Town at 303-833-3291 for a payment plan, or the Carbon Valley Help Center at 303-833-6626 for an appointment.

Pay or manage it

Sources

  1. Town of Firestone 2025 drinking water quality report (2024 data)
  2. Town of Firestone: 2026 water rates, stormwater and street light fees
  3. Little Thompson Water District 2026 water rate schedule
  4. Little Thompson Water District: understanding your 2026 water rates
  5. Little Thompson Water District 2026 drinking water quality report (2025 data)
  6. Town of Firestone water rate study (Raftelis, 2023)
  7. Town of Firestone: water conservation programs

Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.

Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.