Wastewater Rate Schedule for the Tapatio Springs service area.
Rate Schedule: Tapatio Springs & Shoreline
Sewer Rate Schedule
| Meter Size | 5/8" or 3/4" | 1" | 1½" | 2" | 3" | 4" | Rate per 1000 gallons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Minimum Charge | $62.09 | $155.23 | $310.45 | $496.72 | $931.35 | $1552.25 | Includes 0 Gallons |
| Per 1,000 gallons | $5.01 | ||||||
| New Sewer Accounts/Winter Averaging |
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| New Accounts: Those connections without a history of water consumption shall be charged a lesser than 4,200 gallons per month or actual usage until a winter month’s average is established. |
| Winter's month average: Volume charges are determined based on average water consumption for winter, including the following months: December, January, and February. A connection with a separate irrigation meter will only be billed their sewage charge on their domestic use meter volume. |
| Regulatory Assessment Fee (TCEQ Mandated Fee) | 1% of the monthly retail bill |
System Improvement Charge
| Meter Size | Monthly Charge |
|---|---|
| 5/8" | $13.19 |
| 3/4" | $19.78 |
| 1" | $32.97 |
| 1 1/2" | $65.94 |
| 2" | $105.51 |
| 3" | $197.83 |
| 4" | $329.72 |
| 6" | $659.43 |
New Service Fees
| Description | Fees |
|---|---|
Customer Deposit Deposit will be returned to the account in 18 months if there are no penalties or when the account is closed. The deposit can be waived with a Letter of Credit from a utility company which the applicant has had no less than 12 months of service, showing no penalties, late fees, or NSF checks. | $50.00 |
Commercial and Non-Residential Deposit i.e., Bulk Water Meter ($400.00). | 1/6th of the estimated annual bill |
New Service / Account Setup Fee (non-refundable) A useable service line, meter box, and meter HAVE been established at the lot. Only the customer is new to this location. | $35.00 |
Sewer Tap Fee Tap fee covers the Utility's costs for materials and labor to install a standard residential 5/8" or 3/4" meter an additional fee to cover unique costs is permitted if listed on this tariff. | $600.00 |
Tap Fee (Unique costs) For example, a road bore for customers outside of subdivisions or residential areas | Actual Cost |
| Tap fee (Large meter) Tap fee is the Utility's actual cost for materials and labor for meter size installed | Actual Cost |
Miscellaneous Fees
| Description | Fees |
|---|---|
Reconnection Fee Per Meter The reconnect fee must be paid before service can be restored to a customer who has been disconnected for the following reasons: a) Nonpayment of bill (maximum $25.00) b) Customers request | $25.00 $35.00 |
Late Penalty A one-time penalty may be made on delinquent bills but may not be applied to any balance to which the penalty was applied in a previous billing | 10% of the bill |
| Returned Check Fee | $30.00 |
Transfer Fee The transfer fee will be charged for changing an account name at the same service location when the service is not disconnected. | $35.00 |
Meter Conversion Fee This fee may be charged if a customer requests a change of size of an existing meter or a change is required by material change in customer's service demand. | Actual cost to convert the meter |