Greeley billing change could lower eligible breweries’ wastewater bills by about 10% to 15%
Starting in 2027, eligible breweries can set a monthly wastewater billing limit based on water used minus water in beer they produce and ship. The city says some businesses could save up to $600 a month.
The City of Greeley says a wastewater billing change could lower eligible breweries’ bills by about 10% to 15%. Some businesses may save as much as $600 a month.
Starting in 2027, eligible breweries can set a monthly limit on the amount of water used to calculate their wastewater bills, the city says. The limit will be based on a brewery’s total water use minus the water used in the beer it produces and ships. Greeley Utilities will use information breweries report to set a billing limit for the next year, the city says.
Breweries are usually billed for wastewater based on all the water that passes through their water meter, the city says. Under the new process, breweries will report how much beer they produce and ship each year. The city says breweries already track that information as part of their normal business operations.
The city says the new process will spare breweries from installing extra wastewater meters. One additional sewer meter can cost about $11,000, the city says. Greeley Utilities is working to offer the adjustment to all eligible breweries in its service area, including WeldWerks Brewing Co., Crabtree Brewing Co., Yetters Brewing Company and Wiley Roots Brewing Co., the city says.
The City of Greeley said the update began after WeldWerks Brewing Co. owner Neil Fisher spoke with city staff about his wastewater charges. “The City’s Water and Sewer team took the time to understand how our business operates and worked alongside us to develop a solution that’s fair and practical,” Fisher said.