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Utilities - Billing Department

Water Rates (Inside City Limits)
The following monthly rates shall be charged for water sold by the city:
Individually metered single-family residential properties
$9.31
For the first 3,000 gallons
$2.15
For each additional 1,000 gallons
Multi-family residential, not individually metered, and commercial
For the first 3,000 gallons
$11.58
5/8" x 3/4" Meter
$11.58
1" Meter
$15.44
1½" Meter
$23.10
2" Meter
$30.92
3" Meter
$46.20
4" Meter
$77.23
6" Meter
$2.15
For each additional 1,000 gallons
Water Rates (Outside City Limits)
The following monthly rates shall be charged for water sold by the city:
Individually metered single-family residential properties
$11.64
For the first 3,000 gallons
$2.69
For each additional 1,000 gallons
Multi-family residential, not individually metered, and commercial
For the first 3,000 gallons
$14.48
5/8" x 3/4" Meter
$14.48
1" Meter
$19.30
1½" Meter
$28.88
2" Meter
$38.65
3" Meter
$57.75
4" Meter
$96.54
6" Meter
$2.69
For each additional 1,000 gallons
Sanitary Sewer Rates (Inside City Limits)
For accounts that purchase water from the city, the following rates shall be charged for sanitary sewer by the city:
Individually metered single-family residential properties
$6.95
For the first 3,000 gallons of water consumption
$1.32
For each additional 1,000 gallons of water consumption
$26.68
Maximum residential bill
Multifamily residential, not individually metered, and commercial
$6.95
For the first 3,000 gallons of water consumption
$1.32
For each additional 1,000 gallons of water consumption
For accounts that do not purchase water from the city, the same rates will apply; however, these accounts will be billed by their water service provider on the City's behalf.
Sanitary Sewer Rates (Outside City Limits)
For accounts that purchase water from the city, the following rates shall be charged for sanitary sewer by the city:
Individually metered single-family residential properties
$8.69
For the first 3,000 gallons of water consumption
$1.65
For each additional 1,000 gallons of water consumption
$33.35
Maximum residential bill
Multifamily residential, not individually metered, and commercial
$8.69
For the first 3,000 gallons of water consumption
$1.65
For each additional 1,000 gallons of water consumption
For accounts that do not purchase water from the city, a fixed rate of $19.35 will be billed monthly. These accounts will be billed by their water service provider on the City's behalf.
Average Uitility Bill Comparison
Residential - 85 Units 8,500 Gallons 5/8 "
$21.16
Water
$14.23
Sewer
$35.39
Total
Commercial - 95 Units 9,500 Gallons 5/8"
$25.58
Water
$15.55
Sewer
$41.13
Total
Water Tap Fees
The tap fee required to be paid in advance of making a tap into the city water system is shown below. 3" meters and above shall be adjusted to reflect the actual cost incurred in making such tap and such adjusted amount shall be the actual tap fee included in the amount paid to the city prior to water service being supplied to the location involved. Customer will be billed or reimbursed based on actual cost of materials and work performed. The fees shall be as follows:
Inside City Limits
Meter Size
Tap Fee(1)
Deposit
Total Amount
5/8" x 3/4"
$325
$50
$375
1"
$485
$60
$545
1½"
$950
$100
$1,050
2" Turbo
$1,235
$150
$1,385
2" Compound
$2,110
$175
$2,285
3" Turbo
$2,815 (2)
$175
$2,990
3" Compound
$3,550 (2)
$250
$3,800
4" Turbo
$3,865 (2)
$300
$4,165
4" Compound
$5,255 (2)
$365
$5,620
6" Turbo
$5,000 (2)
$500
$5,500
6" Compound
$7,470 (2)
$725
$8,195
Outside City Limits (X 1.25)
Meter Size
Tap Fee(1)
Deposit
Total Amount
5/8" x 3/4"

$406.25

$62.50
$468.75
1"
$606.25
$75.00
$681.25
1½"
$1,187.50
$125.00
$1,312.50
2" Turbo
$1,543.75
$187.50
$1,731.25
2" Compound
$2,637.50
$218.75
$2,856.25
3" Turbo
$3,518.75 (2)
$218.75
$3,737.50
3" Compound
$4,437.50 (2)
$312.50
$4,750.00
4" Turbo
$4,831.25 (2)
$375.00
$5,206.25
4" Compound
$6,568.75 (2)
$456.25
$7,025.00
6" Turbo
$6,250.00 (2)
$625.00
$6,875.00
6" Compound
$9,337.50 (2)
$906.25
$10,243.75

(1) Cost of street crossing shall be charged in addition to the tap fee.
(2) Estimated fee; final cost shall be based on actual cost of the materials and labor.
Fire Hydrant Meter
The tap fee for the fire hydrant meter is $30 with a $20 deposit, for a total of $50.
Sewer Tap Fees
The City of Edinburg does not perform sewer tap fees; however, a sewer tap permit must be obtained by a licensed plumber at the Code Enforcement Division. The permit and inspection fee is $20 inside city limits and $40 outside city limits.
Payment Information

The City of Edinburg charges a 5% penalty on all accounts that are not paid by the due date. After two months of non-payment, the accounts are disconnected and there is a late fee of $10.00. Accounts that are connected after hours have a fee of $15.00. Unauthorized connections are charged with a $15.00 fee.

The City of Edinburg Water Plant is open 24 Hours/day and 365 days of the year. On Weekends, holidays, and or "after hours" the Water Plant can be contacted at 956-383-5660 for any utility emergency.

First National Bank – all Edinburg branches- take City of Edinburg water payments with a convenience fee of a $1.00.

Utility Billing Department - Address
Physical Address
Mailing Address
City of Edinburg
Utility Billing Department
121 N. 10th Street
Edinburg, Texas 78539
City of Edinburg
Utility Billing Department
P.O. Box 1169
Edinburg, Texas 78540
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone Numbers
(956) 383-5661
(956) 383-0752
(956) 292-2053
Fax Number
956-292-2030
Garbage Collection
956-381-5635
Contact
Rebecca Trevino, Utility Billing Supervisor

 

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