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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.

Monthly Volumetric Rate.

The Volumetric Rate is defined as the rate charged on each 1,000 gallons (or fraction thereof) of water metered in any given billing period.  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. The rates shall apply unless changed or altered by ordinance. The minimum charge shall depend on the size of the connection, and the minimum price per month shall be as follows:

     *Fees for service outside the City Limits shall be increased by a multiplier of 1.15 times.

           Bulk Water Sales - the fees for bulk water sales shall be equal to the commercial rate for over 2,000 gallons

           as defined in the volumetric rate.

Water Tap Charges

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

WATER TAP FEE ....................................... $525.00

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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