Water Rates in Houston, TX
The City of Houston Public Works & Engineering serves Houston with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$19.07/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial flat rate | First | $6.77 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Houston calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Commercial wastewater flat rate per kGal
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$9.35/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$7.80
Sewer Base$9.00
Local Surcharges
Groundwater Reduction Plan (GRP)$2.95
Flat Rate Utility
Houston uses a flat rate structure. You are not penalized with higher rates for using more water, but conservation still lowers your bill directly!
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