CITY DEPARTMENTS > Utilities: Water Rates

CITY DEPARTMENTS: Utilities

Water Rates

The City provides water and sewer services to the citizens of Burnet. The Water/Wastewater Department is responsible for all water and sewer issues. Report any breaks immediately by calling (512) 756-6093. City water is regulated by state regulatory agencies and mandatory guidelines are followed to assure high standards. The City uses surface water from Inks Lake.

Compost, a composite mix of dirt and waste material for use on plant materials is available at the sewer plant. Call 756-2402 for availability.

Monthly Volumetric Rate.

The Volumetric Rate is defined as the rate charged on each 1,000 gallons of water metered over and above 2,000 gallons in any given month. This schedule shall set the rates for fiscal year 2006-2007 through 2010-2011. Each year, the new rate shall be implemented for the September billing cycle. The rates shall apply unless changed or altered by ordinance. In the event a new rate schedule is not adopted by September 30, 2011 the rates current at that time shall be carried forward until changed by ordinance. There is hereby established the following Volumetric Charge for all consumers and users of the municipal water system, except those more specifically provided for herein, upon the number of gallons of water used per month as determined by the meter of the system:

Minimum Monthly Charge.

There shall be a minimum charge each month, or fraction thereof, that water is available for use. This schedule shall set the rates for fiscal year 2006-2007 through 2010-2011. Each year, the new rate shall be implemented for the September billing cycle. The rates shall apply unless changed or altered by ordinance. In the event a new rate schedule is not adopted by September 30, 2011 the rates current at that time shall be carried forward until changed by ordinance. The minimum charge shall depend on the size of the connection, and the minimum price per month shall be as follows:

Water Tap Charges

Each building or residence will be classified as a separate connection.

WATER TAP FEE ....................................... $450.00

The above fee includes the cost of tapping the water main and furnishing and installing water meter and curb cock at a standard location.

City of Burnet
P.O. Box 1369 | 1001 Buchanan Drive, Suite 4
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6093 | Fax (512) 756-8560

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