Increases in water rates related to conversion to surface water; please see What Are the Different Charges On My Water Bill for additional information. The NHCRWA website, https://www.nhcrwa.com, also explains pretty well what is happening with water rates.
What are the different charges on my water bill?
WCID 114’s current water bill charges for up to 15,000 gallons monthly usage- $74.85, which is comprised of the following:
Water – $16.25
- Base rate for up to 10,000 gallons is $10.00
- Usage above 10,000 gallons is charged an additional $1.25 per 1000 gallons usage – $6.25
Sewer – $10.00
- Flat fee per month
North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) – $48.60
NHCRWA is a governmental entity created by the Texas Legislature and charged with the responsibility to help reduce subsidence. WCID 114 is required to purchase the majority of its water from NHCRWA, which currently comes from Lake Houston. While currently NHCRWA charges WCID 114 $4.05 per 1,000 gallons of usage (the rate may change each year), WCID 114 subsidizes 20% of this cost, charging its customers currently $3.24 per 1,000 gallons used.
For more information about the NHCRWA, please visit their website at www.nhcrwa.com.