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
$9.42/kGal
Rate Structure
7 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Included in base ($72.44 minimum) | First 3 | $0.00 |
| Tier 1 | Over 3 to 9 | $1.45 |
| Tier 2 | Over 9 to 12 | $2.17 |
| Tier 3 | Over 12 to 20 | $4.34 |
| Tier 4 | Over 20 to 50 | $7.25 |
| Tier 5 | Over 50 to 100 | $7.25 |
| Tier 6 (Penalty) | Over 100 to | $10.24 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Houston calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Commercial sewer charged per kGal above 7 kGal base
Sewer Rates
0 - 7 kGal$0.00/kGal
7 - null kGal$2.67/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$72.44
Sewer Base$118.19
Interactive Tool
Calculate Your Tier Penalty
Find out exactly how much extra Houston is charging you for crossing into higher usage tiers.
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