Public Water Authority
Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District
Serving Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County
Population served
A dedicated this detail was not publicly posted. The official rate page does not state a current population total.
State system code
FIPS 08
Billing frequency
Monthly; the base-rate table is monthly and applies while the property is connected.
Provider briefing
How this utility’s billing works
Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District operates as a public water authority serving Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County. Customers should use the provider’s current account-specific bill and official customer-service instructions as the final authority for deadlines, balances, and service requests.
The published water-rate framework is described as 2026 base water $34.35 includes 2,000 gallons; additional usage is $6.16 per 1,000 gallons from 2,001-8,000, $12.34 from 8,001-20,000, and $15.49 above 20,000. Stage 2 drought pricing doubles standard residential tier rates above 4,000 gallons from July 2026.. Bills are generated monthly; the base-rate table is monthly and applies while the property is connected., and a typical residential cost reference is At 5,000 gallons, water is $34.35 plus approximately $18.48 usage and sewer base is $50.18, for approximately $103.01 before drought surcharge or other fees.. These descriptions are useful planning benchmarks; actual charges can change with meter size, usage, sewer averaging, local taxes, drought stages, or account-specific fees.
Wastewater and sewer calculation
The residential wastewater base is $50.18 per household/EU monthly; the reviewed 2026 schedule separately lists STR wastewater at $20.07. The public rate page does not state a residential sewer-volume formula.
Meter and infrastructure notes
Monthly metered usage; the District also promotes Dropcountr usage tracking and alerts, but the public rate page does not identify the meter hardware.
Emergency water support
Report a leak or water emergency
(970) 731-2691 for District customer care and emergency routing.
Official starting point
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Reading this profile
A practical reference for Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County
Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District is listed here as a public water authority. The profile separates account actions—such as paying a bill or requesting service—from explanatory material about rates, meters, wastewater, leaks, and delinquency.
Because utility rules can vary by account class, meter size, service address, billing date, and local ordinance, treat the published bill and current provider website as the final authority. Use this profile to locate the correct channel and prepare better questions for customer service.
If your issue is urgent, start with the provider’s emergency number or official payment route rather than waiting for an email response. Keep a written record of calls, confirmation numbers, notice dates, and documents you submit.