Rockwall Water??? (Garland, Rowlett: sales, home, utilities)

[texahoan]

So I have been reading about insane water bills on this site... I just got the price list from the City of Rockwall, why are their rates so much lower than the rest of the Metroplex?

If I were to use 8,000 gallons (over double my usage here in Idaho... which is hot (90+ from June-August) and dry in the summer) of water it would be $16.32 with sewer coming in at about $20.11. These numbers are about half of what I pay here.

[miokie]

Rockwall is served by the North Texas Municipal Water District. You may be comparing it to cities that are not..

[JasonDFW]

Originally Posted by texahoan

So I have been reading about insane water bills on this site... I just got the price list from the City of Rockwall, why are their rates so much lower than the rest of the Metroplex?

If I were to use 8,000 gallons (over double my usage here in Idaho... which is hot (90+ from June-August) and dry in the summer) of water it would be $16.32 with sewer coming in at about $20.11. These numbers are about half of what I pay here.

There are lots of reasons for insane bills. Mostly it is because many use insane amounts. There are many people using 50,000+ gallons a month during drought months like June of 06. Part of it is to keep your foundation from ripping apart because of our gumbo clay, and a much bigger part is because some have planted St. Augustine grass instead of Bermuda and it takes gobs of water to keep alive during droughts in full sun. And when it dies it will not come back from the roots like bermuda.

Jason

[Lake Ray]

I was comparing water rates, Here are the water rates I found for Rockwall, Rowlett and Garland,
The links are:
Water Rates - City of Garland (http://www.ci.garland.tx.us/Home/Departments/Utility+Services/Water+Utilities/W120_Landing.htm - broken link)
http://www.rockwall.com/UtilityBilli...ents/Rates.pdf
City of Rowlett - Rates (http://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/Rowlett/Departments/Water+Billing/Rates_landing.htm - broken link)


Rowlett, Tx Utility Rates City of Rowlett - Rates (http://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/Rowlett/Departments/Water+Billing/Rates_landing.htm - broken link)
Rate and Fee Frequently Asked Questions
RESIDENTIAL RATES:
WATER CHARGES:
<1 inch $10.60/month
1 inch $13.80/month
1 1/2 inch $20.16/month
2 inch $28.02/month
3 inch $46.95/month
4 inch $55.44/month
6 inch $92.87/month
8 inch $109.88/month
Volume Charge up to 25,000 Gallons $3.39/1,000 gallons
Volume Charge above 25,000 Gallons $3.89/1,000 gallons
REFUSE CHARGES (TRASH):
Refuse $14.95
Tax on Refuse $1.23
Extra Polycarts (each) $7.48
(Call IESI's residential department to order extra Polycarts 972-475-3600.)
SEWER RATE CHARGES:
Base Customer Charge (All Meters) $16.17/month
Volume Charge for All Consumption $3.67/1,000 gallons
Note: Sewer is capped out at 10,000 gallons per month. You will not be charged for more than 10,000 gallons.
Drainage Fee $5.50/month
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES:
Account Activation Service Fee: $25.00 (one-time)
Deposit: $75.00 (one-time)
Minimum Residential Bill $49.11/month
(with no consumption)
COMMERCIAL RATES:
WATER CHARGES:
<1 inch $10.60/month
1 inch $13.80/month
1 1/2 inch $20.16/month
2 inch $28.02/month
3 inch $46.95/month
4 inch $55.44/month
6 inch $92.87/month
8 inch $109.88/month
Volume Charge up to 25,000 Gallons $3.39/1,000 gallons
Volume Charge above 25,000 Gallons $3.89/1,000 gallons
REFUSE CHARGES (TRASH):
Commercial trash rates are based on size and number of pick ups per week.
Please call IESI's commercial department for rates at 972-686-5665.
SEWER RATE CHARGES:
Base Customer Charge (All Meters) $16.17/month
Volume Charge for All Consumption $3.67/1,000 gallons
Drainage Fee $13.50/month
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES:
Account Activation Service Fee: $25.00 (one-time)
Deposit: $100.00 (one-time)


City of Rockwall – Utilities http://www.rockwall.com/UtilityBilli...ents/Rates.pdf
MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES

0 – 2,000 gallons ………………………………………………….. $9.00 (minimum charge)

Rate per 1,000 gallons 2,001 – 12,000……..……………………$2.14 per thousand

Rate per 1,000 gallons in excess 12,000………………………..$3.75 per thousand

Irrigation base rates based on meter size (please call for rates)

MONTHLY SEWER RATES

Base RESIDENTIAL sewer charge ……………………………... $9.00

Volume charge per 1,000 gallons ……………………….………. $1.53
(Based on average water consumption in December,
January & February winter average)

City average sewer rate is 8,500 gallons per household ….….. $22.01


MONTHLY REFUSE COLLECTION

RESIDENTIAL
$13.29 per monthly plus $1.10 sales tax ………….……………. $14.39
COMMERCIAL
Based on container size and number of pickups ……………. Contact Allied Waste @
972-225-4207



Garland, Tx Water Rates: Effective 10/1/08 Water Rates - City of Garland (http://www.ci.garland.tx.us/Home/Departments/Utility+Services/Water+Utilities/W120_Landing.htm - broken link)

Service:

1) Volume Charge
0 to 3,000 gallons (per 1000 gal.) $1.96
Next 12,000 gallons (per 1000 gal.) $2.58
All over 15,000 gallons (per 1000 gal.) $4.00

2) Customer charge per month for residential, commercial and industrial customers will be based on water meter size.


Meter Sizes:
5/8 inch $6.40
3/4 inch $8.15


Sewer Rates:

Residential
Single-Family Residential

Customer Charge $5.47 per month


Volume Charge $4.07 per 1,000 gallons


Minimum monthly charge equals the customer charge per month. Maximum volume charge will not exceed a ceiling of 17,000 gallons per month. Volume charge is based on 98% of metered water consumption. Maximum charge will not exceed the customer charge plus volume charge for 17,000 gallons per month.

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For detailed information refer to Chapter 50 Code of Ordinances (click here)


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Updated: 10/08

[nf2619]

They are insane.For two senior citizens watering one day a week in the summer is about 175 up.I once attended a meeting with the mayor and the council.They told me that the water had to be "piped in" and was very expensive.I said from where?"Oh it comes from Garland" I said my gosh people I came from Garland, put in front and back lawn and it was never over 40.00 a month. Price gouging pure and simple.

[JackieO7]

I noticed a foul smell from the Rockwall water supply. It lingers in my hair and all. Has anyone noticed the same thing? Who do I need to contact about this and can be done about it?

[nsumner]

Originally Posted by JackieO7

I noticed a foul smell from the Rockwall water supply. It lingers in my hair and all. Has anyone noticed the same thing? Who do I need to contact about this and can be done about it?

Smells and tastes like sulphur.... totally hate it. Only use bottled water and have a reverse osmosis system installed at home. That is really by only complaint about Rockwall. Even when I go to a restaurant in Rockwall, I bring my own bottled water.

Naima