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Tariff for Star Mountain Water Supply Corporation: Analysis of Public Utility Commission of Texas Document

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a document regarding the tariff for Star Mountain Water Supply Corporation, which provides detailed information on rates and charges for water and sewer services. The document, dated June 9, 2025, outlines the terms and conditions of service, including monthly charges, gallonage charges, and various fees associated with utility operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The document provides a comprehensive overview of the tariff for Star Mountain Water Supply Corporation, including Section G water service, Section G 16a Monthly Charges, and Section G 16b Gallonage Charges.
  • The Corporation charges a late payment fee of $5.00 per billing period, which shall not be applied to any balance to which the penalty was applied in a previous billing period.
  • The Membership Fee for water service is $100.00 for each service unit, while the Membership Fee for wastewater service is $0.00 for each service unit.
  • The Corporation assesses a penalty for "Tampering" as defined in Section E. 23, which shall not exceed six (6) times the Base Rate.
  • The Base Rate for water service is $36.25 for a 5/8" X 3/4" meter, with charges increasing for larger non-standard meters in accordance with the chart based on American Water Works Association maximum continuous flow specifications.
  • The Corporation collects from each of its retail customers a regulatory assessment equal to one-half of one percent of the charge for retail water or wastewater service.
  • The Corporation also collects voluntary contributions on behalf of the (None) County Voluntary Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service, retaining from the proceeds the lesser amount of five percent or the total administrative costs for billing, collecting, and disbursing the voluntary contributions.
  • The document outlines various fees associated with utility operations, including the Meter Test Fee, Non-Disclosure Fee, and Reconnect Fee.

Statistics:

  • The late payment fee is $5.00 per billing period.
  • The Membership Fee for water service is $100.00 for each service unit.
  • The Base Rate for water service is $36.25 for a 5/8" X 3/4" meter.
  • The Corporation collects a regulatory assessment of 0.5% of the amount billed for water/ sewer service.
  • The Corporation retains from voluntary contributions the lesser amount of five percent or the total administrative costs for billing, collecting, and disbursing the contributions.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas: Tariff for Star Mountain Water Supply Corporation (File Control Number: 52249, Item Number: 4)
  • Texas Water Code Section 13.136(c)
  • 16 TAC Section 24.25(j)
  • Texas Government Code Chapter 2251.021
  • TCEQ RG-199 revised September 2017
  • TCEQ Section 291.76 (C)

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