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Water, Sewer and Gas Rates
Water Rates
Residential Inside City Limits
For the first 1,500 gallons or fractional part thereof:
| Tap Size (in Inches) | Minimum Charge |
| 3/4 | $24.12 |
| 1 | $29.15 |
| 1.5 | $53.98 |
| 2 | $83.81 |
| 3 | $163.37 |
| 4 or larger | $252.88 |
For all additional gallons used over 1,501 to 10,000, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $6.47 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 10,001 to 15,000, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $7.58 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 15,001 and up, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $8.61 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
Commercial Inside City Limits
For the first 1,500 gallons or fractional part thereof:
| Tap Size (in Inches) | Minimum Charge |
| 3/4 | $25.61 |
| 1 | $30.95 |
| 1.5 | $57.31 |
| 2 | $88.98 |
| 3 | $173.46 |
| 4 or larger | $268.51 |
For all additional gallons used over 1,501 to 10,000, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $6.87 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 10,001 to 15,000, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $8.04 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 15,001 and up, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $9.15 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
Residential and Commercial Water Rates Outside City Limits
For the first 1,500 gallons or fractional part thereof:
| Tap Size (in inches) | Minimum Charge |
| 3/4 | $29.95 |
| 1 | $36.21 |
| 1.5 | $67.62 |
| 2 | $104.68 |
| 3 | $204.36 |
| 4 or larger | $316.45 |
For all additional gallons used over 1,501 to 10,000, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $8.16 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 10,001 to 15,000, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $9.59 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 15,001 and up, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $10.90 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
Wholesale Water Rates (Copano Cove)
There shall be charged and collected by the city from all contracted resale customers, for each 1,000 gallons, or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $7.42 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
Per Ordinance No. 1950 Approved 09/10/2024
Sewer Rates
Residential Inside City Limits
Resident/Single Family - for the first 1,500 gallons or fractional part thereof:
| Wastewater Tap Size (Inches) | Minimum Charge |
| 3/4 | $30.64 |
| 1 or larger | $34.95 |
For all additional gallons used over 1,500 for each 1,000 gallons up to 5,000 gallons or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $5.69 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 5,000 for each 1,000 gallons or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $6.68 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
Non-Residential/Non-Single Family Inside City Limits
Non-Resident/Non-Single Family - for the first 1,500 gallons or fractional part thereof:
| Wastewater Tap Size (Inches) | Minimum Charge |
| 3/4 | $35.22 |
| 1 | $44.00 |
| 1-1/12 | $52.82 |
| 2 | $70.43 |
| 3 | $140.87 |
| 4 and larger | $220.10 |
For all additional gallons used over 1,500 for each 1,000 gallons up to 5,000 gallons or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $6.46 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 5,000 for each 1,000 gallons or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $7.58 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
Residential Outside City Limits
Residential/Single Family - For the first 0 to 1,500 gallons, or fractional part thereof:
| Water Tap Size (inches) | |
| 3/4 | $36.77 |
| 1 or larger | $41.94 |
For all additional gallons used over 1,500 for each 1,000 gallons up to 5,000 gallons or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $6.83 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 5,000 for each 1,000 gallons or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $8.01 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
Non-Residential/Non-Single Family Outside City Limits
Non-Resident/Non-Single Family - for the first 1,500 gallons or fractional part, used in a billing cycle:
| Wastewater Tap Size (Inches) | Minimum Charge |
| 3/4 | $42.26 |
| 1 | $52.79 |
| 1-1/12 | $63.39 |
| 2 | $84.52 |
| 3 | $169.05 |
| 4 and larger | $264.11 |
For all additional gallons used over 1,500 for each 1,000 gallons up to 5,000 gallons or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $7.76 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
For all additional gallons used over 5,000 for each 1,000 gallons or fractional part thereof, the following rate of $9.10 shall be effective on the first billing cycle after October 1, 2025.
Monthly Rates if NOT on City Water
| Account Type | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
| Residential/Single Family | $55.10 | $66.12 |
| Nonresidential/non-single family | $62.72 | $75.26 |
| Commercial Operations minimum. High-end users, i.e. car washes/laundromats must contact Public Works to determine rates. | $273.10 | $327.72 |
Per Ordinance No. 1953 Approved 9/10/2024
Natural Gas Rates
There shall be charge and collected by the City from all residential and commercial customers based on usage (in cubic centimeters) a Demand Rate of $31.08 and $3.76 per 1,000 CF for Inside City Limits and Demand Rate of $35.08 and $3.76 per 1,000 CF for Outside City Limits . Note: Rates do not include purchased gas adjustments and sales tax, where applicable.
Per Ordinance No. 1905 Approved 8/30/2023 and Ordinance No. 1921 Approved 12/13/2023.