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Rice Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation Rate Increase

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On July 15, 2025, the Rice Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation approved a rate increase, with the sewer rate increasing to a base rate of $18.00 and $5.10 per thousand gallons for additional usage. The water rate also saw an increase, with a base rate of $32.00 and tiered rates for different usage levels. The corporation's board of directors approved the budget for 2025, and the meeting attendees also discussed other important matters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The sewer rate increase includes a base rate of $18.00 and $5.10 per thousand gallons for additional usage.
  • The water rate increase includes a base rate of $32.00 and tiered rates for different usage levels, ranging from $7.25 to $17.16 per thousand gallons.
  • The corporation's board of directors approved the 2025 Budget.
  • The late payment fee for delinquent bills is 10% of the outstanding balance, with a maximum of 2% if the bill is unpaid for more than 90 days.
  • The corporation may notify customers of payment due at their own expense, with the cost being passed on to the customer.
  • Policial Subdivisions and state agencies are exempt from the late payment fee, with a late penalty of 1% per month for unpaid balances.
  • The corporation collects a regulatory assessment equal to 0.5% of the charge for retail water or wastewater service, as required by Section 5.235 of the Water Code of the State of Texas.

Statistics:

  • Sewer rate base rate: $18.00
  • Sewer rate per thousand gallons: $5.10
  • Water rate base rate: $32.00
  • Water rate tier 1 (0-2000 gallons): $9.06 per thousand gallons (up from $7.25)
  • Water rate tier 2 (2001-4000 gallons): $9.06 per thousand gallons (up from $7.25)
  • Water rate tier 3 (4001-6000 gallons): $9.06 per thousand gallons (up from $7.25)
  • Water rate tier 4 (6001-8000 gallons): $9.43 per thousand gallons (up from $7.25)
  • Water rate tier 5 (8001-10000 gallons): $9.43 per thousand gallons (up from $7.25)
  • Water rate tier 6 (10001-15000 gallons): $10.86 per thousand gallons (up from $8.35)
  • Water rate tier 7 (15001-20000 gallons): $10.86 per thousand gallons (up from $8.35)
  • Water rate tier 8 (20001-30000 gallons): $11.64 per thousand gallons (up from $8.95)
  • Water rate tier 9 (30001-40000 gallons): $11.64 per thousand gallons (up from $8.95)
  • Water rate tier 10 (40001-50000 gallons): $12.16 per thousand gallons (up from $9.35)
  • Water rate tier 11 (50001-70000 gallons): $12.16 per thousand gallons (up from $9.35)
  • Water rate tier 12 (70001+ gallons): $12.16 per thousand gallons (up from $9.35)

Sources:

  • Rice Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation Minutes, July 15, 2025
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas (no specific reference)
  • Government Code Chapter 2251
  • Water Code of the State of Texas, Section 5.235

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