Water connection fees are determined based on the size of your service line and meter. City crews make all physical connections to the water main line; and therefore, the connection fee includes a tap fee and a PIF. Most single-family homes use a 3/4 inch service line/water meter.
2026 Connection Fees
Size
Tap
PIF
Total Connection Fee
3/4 inches
$799.25
$5,018.00
$5,817.25
1 inch
$999.07
$6,901.00
$7,900.07
1.5 inches
$2,340.68
$15,681.00
$18,021.68
2 inches
$3,311.20
$28,852.00
$32,163.20
3 inches
$7,849.83
$50,178.00
$58,027.83
4 inches
$14,672.04
$91,575.00
$106,247.04
6 inches
$22,664.61
$156,806.00
$179,470.61
Fire line connections will be billed on a time and material basis. For more information please contact Pipeline Maintenance at 970-244-1572.
Ridges Irrigation Connection Fee
The Ridges Irrigation connection fee is a flat $308.42 for any new connection to the system. Your contractor makes the connection, so the irrigation connection fee is made up of a PIF only.