Tomball Utility Price Rates: Everything You Need To Know

TOMBALL, TX — The City of Tomball set up its water, sewer and natural gas systems as self-supporting utilities, meaning all of the money received from citizens is put back into the utility systems. Here's everything you need to know about what you pay for your utilities.

RESIDENTIAL WATER

Once water passes through the meter on your home, you've bought it. The meters are read monthly. Residential water is billed with a base charge ranging from $10.90 for 10,000 gallons or less to $14.42 for 18,000 gallons depending on your usage, and an additional charge is added per thousand gallons above a predetermined level.

• For usage of 10,000 gallons or less, the base charge is $10.90. The charge for additional usage is $2.85 per thousand gallons for usage above 1,000 gallons.
• For usage of 17,000 gallons or less, the base charge is $12.54. The charge for additional usage is $3.56 per thousand gallons for usage above 11,000 gallons.
• For usage of 18,000 gallons, base charge is $14.42. The charge for additional usage is $4.45 per thousand gallons for usage above.

For example, a household that used 5,000 gallons of water pays the $10.90 base charge and an additional $11.40 for the 4,000 gallons above 1,000 for a total of $22.30 for the water.

RESIDENTIAL SEWER

Sewer prices are also based on water usage. The base monthly charge for service is $8.51, costing an additional $2.98 per thousand gallons over the first thousand.

So, in the example above, the sewer cost would add $20.43 to a household's monthly utility bill.

RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE

The standard rate for garbage collection in Tomball is $15.70. So, in our example, the garbage service makes the total cost of the three utilities $58.43.

COMMERCIAL

Commercial bills are structured the same way as residential bills, but are higher.

Water

• For usage of 5,000 gallons or less, the base charge is $18.45. The charge for additional usage is $3.45 per thousand gallons for usage above.
• For usage of 51,000 gallons or less, the base charge is $29.70. The charge for additional usage is $4.32 per thousand gallons for usage above.
• For usage of 51,000 gallons, base charge is $51.99. The charge for additional usage is $5.40 per thousand gallons for usage above.

Sewer

• For usage of 5,000 gallons or less, the base charge is $13.69. The charge for additional usage is $3.78 per thousand gallons for usage above.
• For usage of 51,000 gallons or less, the base charge is $20.76. The charge for additional usage is $4.72 per thousand gallons for usage above.
• For usage of 51,000 gallons, base charge is $43.06. The charge for additional usage is $5.90 per thousand gallons for usage above.

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FROM THE CITY OF TOMBALL:

The North Harris County Regional Water Authority fee will be passed through at $2.90 per 1,000 gallons. For more detailed information on the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, please visit their website.The following is a list of other fees that the city charges in connection with water accounts:

• Deposit - Residential: Will vary with projected consumption
• Deposit - Commercial: $125.00 (This amount will vary depending on projected consumption)
• Late payment: 10% of the current charges
• Reconnect fee: $50 if after hours
• Meter pulled for non-payment: Reconnect fee plus outstanding account balance
• Fire hydrant meter: $1000.00 deposit
• Meter tampering fee: $200

Natural Gas

The City of Tomball also provides natural gas utility service. Residential and commercial rates for natural gas are $11.75 for first MCF used and $11.75 per MCF used after that.

Garbage Service

The City of Tomball currently has a contract with WCA to provide garbage pick up and recycling services in the City. WCA has an exclusive operator agreement for Tomball and another can not be used by residential or commercial customers. Residential service is $15.70 per month. If you would like to recycle, bins are picked up on the first pick up day of the week. Please have your recycle at the curb no later than 7:00 am.

Additional Resources

• Commercial Utility Application
• Residential Utility Application

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