Water Rates
Water rates consist of a base rate and a volumetric rate designed to ensure the water utility operates on a self-sustaining basis. The base rate is the minimum bill that a residential or commercial customer would receive to equally share in providing the availability of service. The volumetric rate is the amount charged to a customer per thousand gallons used.
There are two cost components associated with the City water system. The first component is charges from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) for the purchase of wholesale water and the maintenance of their water system. The second component is city expenditure for the maintenance of city water lines, capital improvement projects, debt service, mandatory testing, personnel and repairs to the system.
New rates effective October 1, 2023.
BASE RATES
Minimum base rates are based on meter size. The rates also include a senior citizen discount where senior citizens receive 5,000 gallons of water in their monthly minimum bill.
|
Meter Size |
Total Rate |
|---|---|
| 5/8 x 3/4 | 47.30 |
| Full 3/4" | 52.02 |
| 1" | 66.22 |
| 1 1/2" | 85.13 |
| 2" | 137.15 |
| 3" | 520.26 |
| 4" | 662.14 |
| 6" | 993.21 |
| 10" | 1,601.29 |
VOLUMETRIC RATES - RESIDENTIAL
Residential volumetric rates are charged per 1,000 gallons, using a tiered structure. The rates include a senior citizen discount where senior citizens receive 5,000 gallons of water in their monthly minimum bill.
|
Rate Tiers |
Residential Rate | Senior Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5,000 | 2.28 | 0 |
| 5,001 - 10,000 | 3.34 | 3.34 |
| 10,001-25,000 | 6.52 | 6.52 |
| 25,001-50,000 | 9.70 | 9.70 |
| 50,001 + | 12.88 | 12.88 |
VOLUMETRIC RATES - COMMERCIAL & IRRIGATION
Commercial volumetric rates are charged per 1,000 gallons, using a tiered structure.
| Rate Tiers | Commercial Rate |
Irrigation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-50,000 | 5.46 | 6.00 |
| 50,001-200,000 | 7.58 | 8.34 |
| 200,001-500,000 | 9.70 | 10.67 |
| 500,001+ | 12.88 | 14.17 |
