(Effective January 1, 2023)
All water rates are based on your meter size and usage tier.
Residential (Inside City) |
5/8 inch meter |
$22.21 |
1 inch meter |
$36.45 |
1.5 inch meter |
$62.86 |
0 - 3,000 Gallons |
$2.66 per 1,000 |
3,001 - 8,000 Gallons |
$3.33 per 1,000 |
8,001 - 15,000 Gallons |
$5.11 per 1,000 |
15,001 - 25,000 Gallons |
$7.10 per 1,000 |
Over 25,000 Gallons |
$9.35 per 1,000 |
Residential (Outside City) |
5/8 inch meter |
$27.76 |
1 inch meter |
$45.57 |
1.5 inch meter |
$78.57 |
0 - 3,000 Gallons |
$3.33 per 1,000 |
3,001 - 8,000 Gallons |
$4.16 per 1,000 |
8,001 - 15,000 Gallons |
$6.39 per 1,000 |
15,001 - 25,000 Gallons |
$8.88 per 1,000 |
Over 25,000 Gallons |
$11.69 per 1,000 |
Non-Residential (Inside City) |
5/8 inch meter |
$22.21 |
1 inch meter |
$61.56 |
1.5 inch meter |
$110.49 |
2 inch meter |
$169.17 |
3 inch meter |
$292.95 |
4 inch meter |
$428.16 |
6 inch meter |
$692.22 |
8 inch meter |
$1046.79 |
10 inch meter |
$1546.93 |
Volumetric Rate |
$3.86 per 1,000 |
Non-Residential (Outside City) |
5/8 inch meter |
$27.76 |
1 inch meter |
$76.95 |
1.5 inch meter |
$138.11 |
2 inch meter |
$211.46 |
3 inch meter |
$366.19 |
4 inch meter |
$535.20 |
6 inch meter |
$865.27 |
8 inch meter |
$1308.49 |
10 inch meter |
$1933.67 |
Volumetric Rate |
$4.83 per 1,000 |
Irrigation Rates (Inside City)
Residential & Non-Residential |
5/8 inch meter |
$22.21 |
1 inch meter |
$61.56 |
1.5 inch meter |
$110.49 |
2 inch meter |
$169.17 |
3 inch meter |
$292.95 |
4 inch meter |
$428.16 |
6 inch meter |
$692.22 |
8 inch meter |
$1046.79 |
10 inch meter |
$1546.93 |
0 - 25,000 gallons |
$7.10 per 1,000 |
Over 25,000 gallons |
$9.35 per 1,000 |
Irrigation Rates (Outside City)
Residential & Non-Residential |
5/8 inch meter |
$27.76 |
1 inch meter |
$76.95 |
1.5 inch meter |
$138.11 |
2 inch meter |
$211.46 |
3 inch meter |
$366.19 |
4 inch meter |
$535.20 |
6 inch meter |
$865.27 |
8 inch meter |
$1,308.49 |
10 inch meter |
$1,933.67 |
0 - 25,000 gallons |
$8.88 per 1,000 |
Over 25,000 gallons |
$11.69 per 1,000 |
Pretreated Irrigation (Inside City)
Volumetric Rate $1.67 per 1,000
Pretreated Irrigation (Outside City)
Volumetric Rate $1.67 per 1,000
Raw Water Rates
Raw Water $125.00 per acre foot minimum, subject to contract revisions
Raw Water Administration Fee $25.00 per month
Water Tap Charges
Listed tap charges estimates or cost quotes apply to single family residences only.
The following will be quoted on a per cost basis:
1" taps on main sizes up to and including 8" (tap includes meter and meter box)
Each larger size main
2" taps on main sizes up to and including 8" (not including meter and meter box or vault)
Each larger size main
All meters above 1" - Meter, meter box or vault meeting City of Waco specs to be furnished by owner
4" main with 4" tap
6" main with 4" tap
6" main with 6" tap
8" main with 4" tap
8" main with 6" tap
8" main with 8" tap
10" main with 4" tap
10" main with 6" tap
10" main with 8" tap
10" main with 10" tap
12" main with 4" tap
12" main with 6" tap
12" main with 8" tap
12" main with 10" tap
12" main with 12" tap
The following tap charges are only approximates and the exact cost will have to be approved based on location of tap. No multiple connections will be made on a 3/4" service.
Existing 1" service tap (Bullhead) $425.00
City will furnish and install additional 5/8" or 3/4" meter setting.
Existing 1 1/2" service tap (Bullhead) $535.00
City will furnish and install additional meter setting up to 1"
Existing 2" service tap (Bullhead) $550.00
City will install additional 1 1/2" meter setting or furnish and install additional 1" meter setting. Service will not support more than one 1 1/2" meter and one 1" meter
On other combinations, price will be calculated on individual basis.
Retire Existing Water Tap (3/4" - 2") Quoted on a per cost basis
About How Your Wastewater Rates Are Calculated:
Residential:
Winter Averaging* is used to determine your maximum wastewater charge.
Non-Residential:
100% of metered water volumes
*ABOUT WINTER AVERAGES

Your water consumption BILLED during November, December, January, and February determines your max sewer charge for the rest of the year.
Instead of charging you a sewer rate for every gallon of water you use, the City of Waco uses what is known as Winter Averaging. This means that your sewer charges are capped by the average of your water consumption billed during those winter months. For instance, if your winter average is 6,500 gallons, and in the following July you use 10,000 gallons of water, your sewer charges for July will be based on only 6,500 gallons.
Residential Wastewater Rates (Inside City)
Base $22.57
Volumetric Rate $5.83 per 1,000
Residential Wastewater Rates (Outside City)
Base $28.21
Volumetric Rate $7.29 per 1,000
Non-Residential Wastewater Rates (Inside City) |
5/8 inch meter |
$22.57 |
1 inch meter |
$33.71 |
1.5 inch meter |
$54.81 |
2 inch meter |
$80.14 |
3 inch meter |
$122.92 |
4 inch meter |
$174.74 |
6 inch meter |
$298.82 |
8 inch meter |
$470.57 |
10 inch meter |
$633.85 |
Volumetric Rate |
$5.83 per 1,000 |
Non-Residential Wastewater Rates (Outside City) |
5/8 inch meter |
$28.21 |
1 inch meter |
$42.13 |
1.5 inch meter |
$68.52 |
2 inch meter |
$100.17 |
3 inch meter |
$153.65 |
4 inch meter |
$218.42 |
6 inch meter |
$373.52 |
8 inch meter |
$588.21 |
10 inch meter |
$792.31 |
Volumetric Rate |
$7.29 per 1,000 |
Miscellaneous Charges
Service |
Cost |
Tagging |
$25.00 |
Fire Flows |
$120.00 |
Basic Service Call 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
$50.00 |
Basic Service Call after 12:00 p.m. |
$100.00 |
Customer Requested Meter Test (plus service call fee) |
In Shop 1” meter or smaller |
$50.00 |
In Shop 1.5” and 2” |
$75.00 |
In Field Meters 1.5” or larger |
$150.00 |
Tampering/Damaged Meter, Pull Meter/Unauthorized Usage |
$150.00 minimum |
Fire Hydrant Installation / Monthly Service Charge |
$100.00 |
Annual water tank inspection |
$30.00 |
Meter Charge |
$300 minimum |
Backflow Prevention Violation Fee |
$250.00 minimum |
Backflow Inspection/Test Fee |
$200.00 |
Unauthorized Tampering to the water or wastewater system and its appurtenances |
$2,000.00 minimum |