Texas Country Water Rate Schedule

Monthly Minimum Charge

$65.00

$162.50

$325.00

$520.00

$1040.00

Includes 0 Gallons

First

Per 1,000 gallons

$4.15

Regulatory Assessment Fee (TCEQ Mandated Fee)

1% of the monthly retail bill

Customer Deposit

A 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 in 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).

1/6^th of an 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.

$25.00

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.

$3500.00

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

Reconnection Fee

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 the bill (maximum $25.00)

$25.00

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 involved in a previous billing.

10%

Returned Check Fee

$35.00

Meter Relocation Fee

This fee may be charged if a customer requests the relocation of an existing meter.

Actual relocation cost, not to exceed Tap Fee

Meter Test Fee

This fee may be charged if a customer requests a second-meter test within a two-year period and the test indicates that the meter is recording accurately.

$25.00

Transfer Fee

The transfer fee will be charged for changing an account name at the same service location when the service is not disconnected.

$25.00

Meter Conversion Fee

This fee may be charged if a customer requests a change of size of an existing meter or if change is required by a material change in the customer's service demand.

The actual cost to convert the meter