Here’s the release from the North Weld county Water District:
December 10, 2025
North Weld County Water District implements modest 4% rate increase for 2026 – still among lowest in region
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO (Dec. 10, 2026) –North Weld County Water District (NWCWD) announced a comparatively modest 4 percent rate increase for 2026 – which is less than the previous year and significantly lower than the surrounding region.
“Maintaining our water service infrastructure continues to be a priority for the district and one that we balance with our fiduciary responsibility to our rate payers,” said Eric Reckentine, General Manager, North Weld County Water District.
A diligent infrastructure improvement plan is highlighted in these key District projects designed to ensure a clean, robust, and affordable water supply:
- Weld County West Transmission Line: The District will start construction of the Weld County west 42-inch transmission line and new 6 million gallon treated water tank in 2026 with a project cost of $20 million dollars.
- Eastern Zone Distribution Line: The District will continue construction of the eastern zone 30-inch distribution line with the project’s third phase starting in 2026 and to be completed in 2027.
- Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Plant Expansion: The SCWTP treatment plant capacity was expanded from 60 million gallons per day to 68 million gallons in 2025. In collaboration with the Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Authority and nearby District partners (such as Fort Collins-Loveland Water District and East Larimer County Water District), NWCWD is finalizing the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant Master Plan, and will begin design on a plant expansion for additional treatment capacity for the District to begin in 2029.
With these improvements, the district says it can meet growth needs well into the future.
“Upgrades to our aging water delivery system allow the District to meet new treatment standards and accommodate the record-breaking growth in Northern Colorado,” Reckentine said. “A stable revenue stream from water rates enables us to accomplish that.”
About North Weld County Water District:
Weld County is the fastest growing in the state. North Weld County Water District’s cities, residents, and businesses rely on the safe, reliable, and affordable water we have been delivering for over 64 years. The District constantly plans for growing communities, which now span from agricultural to rural to urban, ensuring that all future water needs are met and we can continue to deliver the highest quality water in the growing region for decades to come. To learn more, visit NWCWD.org.
