CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne’s Board of Public Utilities announced Tuesday that it will be increasing water rates by 10% and sewer service rates by 8% beginning Jan. 1.
The city’s governing body approved these rate increases during the annual budget session earlier this year. According to a news release from the BOPU, the increase is necessary for the cost of continued services Cheyenne businesses and residents expect. Revenues from water and sewer rates are invested directly back into the construction, maintenance and operation of Cheyenne’s water and sewer system.
Funding for the water and sewer system comes from water and sewer sales and fees, grants, water and sewer enterprise fund cash and loans. All day-to-day operating costs and unplanned work, such as water main leaks, are paid for solely by rates and fees.
The Board of Public Utilities also encourages customers to take advantage of its Outreach for Upgrades and Repairs Water program and other conservation opportunities made available throughout the year. For more information, call 307-637-6460 or visit cheyennebopu.org.
