Boil Water Notice / Aviso de Hervir Agua (05/19/2026)
Utility Rates
Effective October 1st, 2025
Credit/Debit Card payments made onsite in person will be charged a 3% processing fee.
All utility payments made online or over the phone will be charged a 3% processing fee plus a municipal online payment fee of $1.60.
Monthly Water Rates (Inside City Limits)
| $14.74 | For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $3.41 | For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| For the first 3,000 gallons | |
| $18.34 | 5/8" x 3/4" Meter |
| $18.34 | 1" Meter |
| $24.44 | 1½" Meter |
| $36.57 | 2" Meter |
| $48.95 | 3" Meter |
| $73.15 | 4" Meter |
| $122.27 | 6" Meter |
| $244.53 | 8" Meter |
Additional Water Usage: $3.41 per 1,000 gallons.
Monthly Water Rates (Outside City Limits)
| $18.44 | For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $4.25 | For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| For the first 3,000 gallons | |
| $22.92 | 5/8" x 3/4" Meter |
| $22.92 | 1" Meter |
| $30.55 | 1½" Meter |
| $45.72 | 2" Meter |
| $61.19 | 3" Meter |
| $91.44 | 4" Meter |
| $152.83 | 6" Meter |
| $305.67 | 8" Meter |
Additional Water Usage: $4.25 per 1,000 gallons.
Sanitary Sewer Rates (Inside City Limits)
| $11.01 | For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $2.09 | For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| $42.19 | Maximum residential bill |
| $11.01 | For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $2.09 | For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| $42.19 | Maximum residential bill |
Sanitary Sewer Rates (Outside City limits)
| $13.77 | For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $2.63 | For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| $52.90 | Maximum residential bill |
| $13.77 | For the first 3,000 gallons |
| $2.63 | For each additional 1,000 gallons |
| $52.90 | Maximum residential bill |
For accounts that purchase water from the City, the following rates shall be charged for sanitary sewer by the City. 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.
Water Tap Fees
| Meter Size (inches) | Tap Fee (1) | Actual Service Deposit | Total Amount Paid |
| 5/8" x 3/4" | $650.00 | $100.00 | $750.00 |
| 1" | $950.00 | $125.00 | $1,075.00 |
| 1½" | $1,900.00 | $150.00 | $2,050.00 |
| 2" | $2,470.00 | $225.00 | $2,695.00 |
| 3" | * | $350.00 | * |
| 4" | * | $415.00 | * |
| 6" | * | $775.00 | * |
| 8" | * | $830.00 | * |
| Meter Size (inches) | Tap Fee (1) | Actual Service Deposit | Total Amount Paid |
| 5/8" x 3/4" | $812.50 | $125.00 | $937.50 |
| 1" | $1,187.50 | $156.25 | $1,343.75 |
| 1½" | $2,375.00 | $187.50 | $2,562.50 |
| 2" | $3,087.50 | $281.25 | $3,368.75 |
| 3" | * | $437.50 | * |
| 4" | * | $518.75 | * |
| 6" | * | $968.75 | * |
| 8" | * | $1,037.50 | * |
- Final cost shall be based on actual cost of materials and labor.
- Cost of Street Crossing/Cuts shall be charged in addition to the tap fee.
- Customers must hire at their own expense a contractor for required bores. Contractor must obtain all required permits prior to any work being performed at their own expense.
* A water meter in the size of 3” and above will be allowed to be installed by a contractor/developer/customer with the consent of the Utilities Department. Such meters must include the deposit fee (payable to the City) and must be installed at the contractor’s/developers/customer’s own expense (refer to the latest Engineering Standards Manual for installation requirements).
The tap fee for traveling meters are as follows:
- Installation - $75.00
- Relocation - $50.00
- Deposit - $750.00
Please Note: The Deposit Fee shall not be waived due to the limited availability of traveling meters.
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 and reconnection fee of $25.00. If payment is made on disconnection day, please call the office to confirm payment and to schedule a reconnection. Accounts that are connected after hours have a fee of $65.00. Unauthorized connections are charged with a $250.00 fee. All payments, with the exclusion of cash and physical checks, will be subject to convenience and transaction fees.
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.