Municipal Utility Rates

Welcome to Municipal Utility Rates

The following utility rates are effective in the City of Colby as of February 23, 2026

  1. Water
  2. Sewer
  3. Electric
  4. Refuse Collection

USER CHARGES ARE PER 1,000 GALLONS


Residential Rates Inside City Limits

Meter SizeMinimum Charge
(Includes the first 3,000 Gallons)
User Charge
Up to 
15,000 Gallons
User Charge
Next 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons
User Charge
Over
30,001 Gallons
1 inch or less$23.00$1.33$1.53$1.73
1.5 inches$53.00$1.33$1.53$1.73
2 inches$81.00$1.33$1.53$1.73


Residential Rates Outside City Limits**

Meter SizeMinimum Charge
(Includes the first 3,000 Gallons)
User Charge
Up to 
15,000 Gallons
User Charge
Next 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons
User Charge
Over
30,001 Gallons
1 inch or less$46.00$2.10$2.30$2.50
1.5 inches$106.00$2.10$2.30$2.50
2 inches$162.00$2.10$2.30$2.50

**customers have to be approved by City Council to be on these rates.

Commercial Rates Inside City Limits

Meter SizeMinimum Charge
(Includes the first 3,000 Gallons)
User Charge
Up to 
15,000 Gallons
User Charge
Next 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons
User Charge
Over
30,001 Gallons
1 inch$28.00$1.33$1.53$1.73
1.5 inches$63.00$1.33$1.53$1.73
2 inches$97.00$1.33$1.53$1.73
3 inches$203.00$1.33$1.53$1.73
4 inches$339.00$1.33$1.53$1.73


Commercial Rates Outside City Limits**

Meter SizeMinimum Charge
(Includes the first 3,000 Gallons)
User Charge
Up to 
15,000 Gallons
User Charge
Next 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons
User Charge
Over
30,001 Gallons
1 inch$56.00$2.10$2.30$2.50
1.5 inches$126.00$2.10$2.30$2.50
2 inches$194.00$2.10$2.30$2.50
3 inches$406.00$2.10$2.30$2.50
4 inches$678.00$2.10$2.30$2.50

**customers have to be approved by City Council to be on these rates.

* The electric rates may vary monthly based on fuel and energy cost adjustments received from our providers.

The City of Colby Utility Billing Office (Customer Service) can be contacted at 585 North Franklin, (785) 460-4400 during regular business hours (8-5 Monday through Friday, except holidays). There are a variety of services offered at the Utility Billing Office, including:

Collection of utility bills

Sale of dog tags

Utility service connects and disconnects

Sale of garbage bags

Cereal Malt Beverage & Liquor Licenses

Purchase of 95 gallon tipper cans for household waste and grass clippings

Water Rates Pg (1)
These are the previous rates charged for water.
Water Rates Pg (3)
These are the new water rates effective 2-1-2026
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