WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR
THE CITY OF PLANO
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2010
RESIDENTIAL
Minimum Charge - Meter Size |
| Meter Size |
Water |
Sewer |
| 5/8 and 3/4 |
$16.93 |
$12.24 |
| 1 inch |
$16.93 |
$12.24 |
| 1-1/2 inch |
$74.92 |
$12.24 |
| 2 inch |
$118.24 |
$12.24 |
RESIDENTIAL CONSUMPTION CHARGES
| WATER |
| First 1,000 gallons |
Included in minimum meter charge |
| 1,001-5,000 gallons |
$0.39 per 1,000 gallons |
| 5,001-20,000 gallons |
$2.01 per 1,000 gallons |
| All over 20,000 gallons |
$4.02 per 1,000 gallons |
| SEWER |
| First 1,000 gallons |
Included in minimum meter charge |
| All over 1,000 gallons |
$4.26 per 1,000 gallons |
|
Winter Quarter Averaging - Sewer charges on residential accounts are billed based on the Winter Quarter Averages of three consecutive winter periods.
|
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Minimum Charge - Meter Size |
| Meter Size |
Water |
Sewer |
| 5/8 and 3/4 |
$16.93 |
$12.24 |
| 1 inch |
$38.24 |
$23.88 |
| 1-1/2 inch |
$74.92 |
$43.19 |
| 2 inch |
$118.24 |
$66.42 |
| 3 inch |
$233.73 |
$128.28 |
| 4 inch |
$363.78 |
$197.84 |
| 6 inch |
$724.86 |
$391.19 |
| 8 inch |
$1158.16 |
$582.11 |
| 10 inch |
$1663.81 |
$893.86 |
NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSUMPTION CHARGES
| WATER |
| First 1,000 gallons |
Included in minimum meter charge |
| 1,001-5,000 gallons |
$0.39 per 1,000 gallons |
| All over 5,000 gallons |
$2.01 per 1,000 gallons |
Separately metered irrigation use systems
All over 20,000 gallons |
$4.02 per 1,000 gallons
|
| SEWER |
| First 1,000 gallons |
Included in minimum meter charge |
| All over 1,000 gallons |
$4.26 per 1,000 gallons |
Maximum charge (cap) for Evaporative Cooling Towers (separately metered) and Commercial Swimming Pools is 12,000 gallons.
There is no sewer charge for separately metered landscape irrigation systems.
If you have any questions about rates or would like to inquire about your account, please call 972-941-7105.
BILL SERVICES AND CALCULATION
The main recurring charges that appear on the utility bill are water, sewer, refuse (garbage) and drainage. See " Rate Tables " for the water and sewer rates.
Water The City is divided into 20 billing cycles. Each billing cycle has its own dates for reading meters and billing accounts, and a unique due date for the bill. Due dates may vary up to five days. The water charge is based on actual usage. In order to encourage conservation, the per unit charge (unit = 1,000 gallons) increases at higher volumes of usage.
Sewer
The sewer charge is a per unit charge based on the meter size and the amount of water consumed. Sewer charges on residential accounts are billed based on the Winter Quarter Averaging Program .
Refuse Collection (Garbage)
All residences in Plano are charged for refuse collection. Normally, this service is provided once each week. The City provides a 95 or 68 gallon garbage cart on wheels and a recycling bin. Grass clippings and other yard debris are picked up if bagged in recyclable paper bags available for purchase at the City of Plano Warehouse, 4100 W. Plano Parkway. Citizens are encouraged to mulch grass clippings and leave them on the lawn.
Drainage Fee
It is necessary to maintain and repair existing storm drainage systems and minimize natural stream erosion. The charge for this is passed on to customers and is based on square footage. The drainage fee is assessed as follows:
Monthly Residential Drainage Fee
Impervious Area (in square feet) Monthly Fee
Less than 4,750 $2.25
4,750 to 6,450 $3.30
Greater than 6,450 $4.25
Monthly Non-Residential Drainage Fee
Commercial drainage fee is assessed at $0.056 per one hundred square feet of total
impervious area.