Water Rates in San Antonio, TX
The San Antonio Water System serves San Antonio with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$6.08/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Base (up to 100% of prior year avg) | First | $1.96 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
San Antonio calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Flat sewer rate per kGal
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$4.12/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$10.71
Sewer Base$7.36
Flat Rate Utility
San Antonio 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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