Utility Rates

Water, sewer, and sanitation operations in University Park are funded by user fees, which are included each month on a resident's utility bill. The fees are expressed as either a fixed rate per month, a fixed rate per unit of consumption, or a combination of each.

Water Rates

The minimum monthly rates for all metered water service is as follows:

Meter SizeRate / Month
Five-eighths of an inch or three-fourths of an inch$6
1 inch$11.67
1.5 inches$21.80
2 inches$33.63
3 inches$61.31
4 inches$100.88
6 inches$199.75
8 inches$318.34
10 inches$571.46
  • Consumption charge: The City charges $7.30 per 1,000 gallons consumed.
  • Conservation surcharge: An additional $2.71 per 1,000 gallons is assessed for all consumption over 30,000 gallons/month.
  • Drought premium: In the event that a Stage 3 declaration of the City's drought contingency plan is made, the City Council shall have the option of enacting a special drought premium rate for consumption exceeding 30,000 gallons per month. The rate shall represent a 50% increase from the existing conservation surcharge rate.

Sewer Rates

  • Minimum monthly rate: Each water customer is charged a flat monthly amount of $11.
  • Consumption charge: The second piece of a sewer bill is based on a household's average water consumption during the winter months. This three-month average is multiplied times a rate of $6.03 per 1,000 gallons.

University Park residents are encouraged to be mindful of water usage from November 1 through February 15, as this period directly impacts your sewer rate for the following year. Sewer rates are calculated based on average water consumption during these winter months, helping to ensure that charges reflect typical household water use rather than seasonal irrigation or other warm-weather activities.

To help maintain a lower rate throughout the year, consider checking all water sources, such as faucets, toilets, and irrigation systems, for leaks or inefficiencies and making necessary repairs. By reducing water use and addressing any leaks during this period, you can positively impact your sewer rate and contribute to responsible water conservation efforts.

Sanitation Rates

For information on sanitation rates, visit the Residential Collection page.