Water Rates in Austin, TX
The Austin Water serves Austin with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$17.19/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate (Off-Peak Nov–Jun) | First | $5.57 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Austin calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Flat wastewater rate per kGal
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$11.62/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$7.75
Sewer Base$11.26
Local Surcharges
Community Benefit Charge$0.30
Reserve Fund Surcharge$0.05
Flat Rate Utility
Austin uses a flat rate structure. You are not penalized with higher rates for using more water, but conservation still lowers your bill directly!
Water Quality Alert
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