Average Utility Costs in Fountain, CO

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Fountain, CO are about $243.70, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water, plus sewer and trash fees. See the full breakdown and sources below.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$243.70

Estimated average monthly utilities in Fountain are ~$243.70 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$50.00/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-08-16
  • Electric $117.51 (48%)
  • Water $50.00 (21%)
  • Sewer $41.19 (17%)
  • Trash $35.00 (14%)

Utilities here are in line with the Colorado city average.

  • In Colorado, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Water

Estimated
Provider
City of Fountain Utilities
Base charge
$50.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$0.00/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$50.00
fountain.colorado.gov· verified 2026-08-16

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$41.19

In-district residential (Mar 2026 cycle): customer $6.89 + $0.0686 per 10 gallons of winter-average water = $6.86/1,000. At 5,000 gal: $6.89 + $34.30 = $41.19. Minimum winter average 2,000 gal. New customers use district median 4,280 gal until a winter average exists. Not City of Fountain sewer.

fountainsanitation.com· verified 2026-08-16

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$35.00

No municipal cart program for a typical single-family home here—residents contract with licensed private haulers (Republic, WM, Waste Connections, Apex, and others). Rates vary by hauler and cart size; typical 96-gal weekly ~$30–40/mo. Contact haulers for a quote.

fountain.colorado.gov· verified 2026-08-16

Check Internet pricing & availability in Fountain

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. That's why we don't estimate internet on this page like we do for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Use our tool to compare providers for your address or ZIP code.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$243.70

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 48% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $10.20.

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
Sources

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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in El Paso County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Fountain (this)$243.70
Colorado Springs$265.23
Security-Widefield$305.36

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FAQ

In Fountain, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from Fountain Sanitation District – Rates and Fees (March 2026 billing cycle) at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. Our estimates use fixed assumed usage (e.g., 1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. Your home may use more or less.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Fountain with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.