WATER & WASTEWATER FEES
The following monthly water/wastewater rates shall be charged for water/wastewater sold by the City:
| The following monthly water rates (inside City limits) shall be charged for water sold by the City: |
| Individually metered single-family residential properties |
| $10.78 |
For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $2.49 |
For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| Multi-family residential, not individually metered, and commercial |
| |
For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $13.41 |
5/8" x 3/4" Meter |
| $13.41 |
1" Meter |
| $17.87 |
1½" Meter |
| $26.74 |
2" Meter |
| $35.79 |
3" Meter |
| $53.49 |
4" Meter |
| $89.40 |
6" Meter |
| $2.49 |
For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| The following monthly water rates (outside City limits) shall be charged for water sold by the City: |
| Individually metered single-family residential properties |
| $13.48 |
For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $3.11 |
For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| Multi-family residential, not individually metered, and commercial |
| |
For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $16.76 |
5/8" x 3/4" Meter |
| $16.76 |
1" Meter |
| $22.34 |
1½" Meter |
| $33.43 |
2" Meter |
| $44.74 |
3" Meter |
| $66.86 |
4" Meter |
| $111.75 |
6" Meter |
| $3.11 |
For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| For accounts that purchase water from the City, the following rates shall be charged for sanitary sewer by the City (inside City limits): |
| Individually metered single-family residential properties |
| $8.05 |
For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $1.53 |
For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| $30.88 |
Maximum residential bill |
| Multi-family residential, not individually metered, and commercial |
| $8.05 |
For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $1.53 |
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. |
| For accounts that purchase water from the City, the following rates shall be charged for sanitary sewer by the City (outside City limits): |
| Individually metered single-family residential properties |
| $10.07 |
For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $1.92 |
For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| $38.60 |
Maximum residential bill |
| Multi-family residential, not individually metered, and commercial |
| $10.07 |
For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $1.92 |
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. |
| Average Utility Bill Comparison |
| Residential - 85 Units (8,500 Gallons) 5/8" |
| $24.48 |
Water |
| $16.47 |
Sewer |
| $40.95 |
Total |
| Commercial - 95 Units (9,500 Gallons) 5/8" |
| $30.59 |
Water |
| $20.59 |
Sewer |
| $51.18 |
Total |
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| A schedule for water tap fees and associated costs and service deposits shall be reviewed and approved by the City Manager semi-annually on a cost basis on October 1 and April 1. Customers will be billed a one-time water tap fee as follows: |
| Inside City Limits |
| Meter Size (inches) |
Tap Fee (1) |
Actual Service Deposit |
Total Amount Paid |
| 5/8" x 3/4" |
$325.00 |
$100.00 |
$425.00 |
| 1" |
$485.00 |
$110.00 |
$595.00 |
| 1½" |
$950.00 |
$150.00 |
$1,100.00 |
| 2" Turbo |
$1,235.00 |
$200.00 |
$1,435.00 |
| 2" Compound |
$2,110.00 |
$225.00 |
$2,335.00 |
| 3" Turbo |
$2,815.00 (2) |
$225.00 |
$3,040.00 |
| 3" Compound |
$3,550.00 (2) |
$350.00 |
$3,850.00 |
| 4" Turbo |
$3,865.00 (2) |
$350.00 |
$4,215.00 |
| 4" Compound |
$5,255.00 (2) |
$415.00 |
$5,670.00 |
| 6" Turbo |
$5,000.00 (2) |
$550.00 |
$5,550.00 |
| 6" Compound |
$7,470.00 (2) |
$775.00 |
$8,245.00 |
| (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. |
| A schedule for water tap fees and associated costs and service deposits shall be reviewed and approved by the City Manager semi-annually on a cost basis on October 1 and April 1. Customers will be billed a one-time water tap fee as follows: |
| Outside City Limits |
| Meter Size (inches) |
Tap Fee (1) |
Actual Service Deposit |
Total Amount Paid |
| 5/8" x 3/4" |
$406.25 |
$125.00 |
$531.25 |
| 1" |
$606.25 |
$137.50 |
$743.75 |
| 1½" |
$1,187.50 |
$187.50 |
$1,375.00 |
| 2" Turbo |
$1,543.75 |
$250.00 |
$1,793.75 |
| 2" Compound |
$2,637.50 |
$281.25 |
$2,918.75 |
| 3" Turbo |
$3,518.75 (2) |
$281.25 |
$3,800.00 |
| 3" Compound |
$4,437.50 (2) |
$312.50 |
$4,750.00 |
| 4" Turbo |
$4,831.25 (2) |
$437.50 |
$5,268.75 |
| 4" Compound |
$6,568.75 (2) |
$518.75 |
$7,087.50 |
| 6" Turbo |
$6,250.00 (2) |
$687.50 |
$6,937.50 |
| 6" Compound |
$9,337.50 (2) |
$968.75 |
$10,306.25 |
| (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 for residential is $65 inside city limits and $81.25 outside city limits, for multi-family is $90 inside city limits and $112.50 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 $25.00. Accounts that are connected after hours have a fee of $35.00. Unauthorized connections are charged with a $100.00 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 Emergency line is (956) 388-8220.
For more information please contact
Utility Billing
Phone: (956) 388-1896
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