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WATER RATE INCREASE – EFFECTIVE May 1st, 2026 

WATER RATE INCREASE – EFFECTIVE May 1st, 2026 

The South Ellis County WSC Board of Directors approved a $30 increase to the monthly base rate at the Regular Scheduled Meeting on March 19th, 2026. 

Monthly Rate Schedule

Minimum Base Rate (active or in-active)

Meter Size

Meter Equivalents

Current Monthly Base Rate

New Monthly Base Rate

5/8”

1.0

$88.39

$118.39

1”

2.5

$220.98

$250.98

1 ½”

5.0

$441.96

$471.96

2”

8.0

$707.14

$737.14

 

Volumetric Rate – Rates per 1,000 gallons

Gallon Usage

Current Monthly Charge

New Monthly Charge

1 to 4,000

$8.84

Unchanged

4,001 to 8,000

$10.88

Unchanged

8,001 to 12,000

$12.24

Unchanged

12,001 to 20,000

$14.28

Unchanged

20,001 to 40,000

$16.32

Unchanged

Over 40,001

$19.72

Unchanged

  * Our financial records will be available for viewing in our office for anyone who would like to see our income versus our expenses and the ongoing monthly financial loss. The increased revenue will be used to maintain and continue improvements to our system. For questions and concerns regarding the rate increase, please call the South Ellis County WSC office at 972-483-6885. The South Ellis County WSC Board of Directors and Management appreciate your continued support as we work together to meet your water needs.