(a) 
Water: $5.55/linear front foot.*
(b) 
Sewer: $5.10/linear front foot.*
*In locations where water and/or sewer lines are not designed to be shared and/or opposite sides of the street are not developed, the fee will be double.
(Ordinance 09-602 adopted 6/22/09)
Tap fees (authorization only to tie or tap into mains of the town utilities; actual tie or tap not provided by town):
(1) 
Water: $300.00.
(2) 
Sewer:
(A) 
Residential: $300.00.
(B) 
Commercial: $400.00.
(Ordinance 09-602 adopted 6/22/09)
(a) 
Residential: $75.00 per household.
(b) 
Multi-dwelling, duplex, triplex, and quads: In lieu of cash, a bond may be used for multi-unit dwelling deposit requirements. A bond tendered pursuant to this provision must be issued by a surety licensed to do business in the state, be in a form approved by the city attorney and have a term of not less than one year.
(c) 
Commercial: Amount equal to 2 times the town monthly average for commercial users; after the 3rd bill, a monthly average for that user will be determined. Then deposit required will be equal to 2 months of the calculated monthly average for that user. Overpayments will be credited and underpayment will be due.
(d) 
Commercial/industrial:
(1) 
Minimum for 3/4" meter: $100.00
(2) 
Minimum for 1" meter: $150.00.
(3) 
Minimum for 1-1/2" meter: $300.00.
(4) 
Minimum for 2" meter: $350.00.
(5) 
Minimum for 3" meter: $400.00.
(6) 
Minimum for 4" meter or larger: $500.00.
(e) 
Fire hydrant meter: $950.00 + $50.00 nonrefundable activation fee.
(Ordinance 09-602 adopted 6/22/09)
(a) 
Rates.
Shall be charged on a monthly basis by including each of the components stated herein for: (1) minimum charges for up to 3,000 gallons based on meter size; (2) base charges per 1,000 gallons; and (3) flat rate charge for capital improvements related specifically to water and sewer infrastructure calculated based on average monthly water consumption.
(1) 
Minimum charges for up to 3,000 gallons based on meter sizes:
Meter size:
Inside
Outside
3/4" or 5/8"
$14.63
$21.95
1"
$36.41
$54.62
1-1/2"
$83.29
$124.94
2"
$113.62
$170.43
3"
$117.03
$175.55
4"
$132.71
$199.07
(2) 
Base charges per 1,000 gallons tiered rate structure:
 
Inside
Outside
3/4"–5/8" meter
 
 
3,001–6,000
$2.33
$3.50
6,001–25,000
$2.33
$3.50
25,001–plus
$2.84
$4.26
1" meter
 
 
3,001–14,000
$2.37
$3.56
14,001–35,000
$2.39
$3.59
35,001–plus
$2.84
$4.26
1.5" meter
 
 
3,001–25,000
$2.39
$3.59
25,001–50,000
$2.41
$3.62
50,001–plus
$3.00
$4.83
2"–4" meters
 
 
3,001–25,000
$2.39
$3.87
25,001–100,000
$2.42
$3.92
100,001–plus
$3.00
$4.83
Construction/gas meter
$6.25
$9.38
(3) 
Flat rate charge for capital improvements related specifically to water and sewer infrastructure calculated based on average monthly water consumption (in gallons):
Water Consumption
Flat Rate Charge
0–8,000
$19.00
8,001–24,000
$27.50
24,001–40,000
$45.20
40,001–above
$62.15
(A) 
The average monthly consumption charge becomes effective November 1, 2023. The charge will be automatically calculated based on the average monthly water consumption at the account address during the preceding twelve months plus the current month consumption divided by thirteen.
(B) 
The council hereby directs that the revenue received from the flat rate charge for capital improvements related specifically to water and sewer infrastructure calculated based on average monthly water consumption as set forth in subsection (3) of the table established by this section herein be placed in a committed fund to be used for such purposes.
(b) 
Multiple units served through one meter.
In all cases where more than one living or business unit is supplied water through one (1) meter, not less than a minimum charge for such water shall be made for each living unit or business unit supplied through such meter. However, the minimum bill for each unit served by a 1" meter or larger shall be the minimum bill for that respective meter divided by the number of units; but in no event shall the minimum bill for each unit be less than the $14.63 per unit minimum bill for a 3/4" or 5/8" meter.
(c) 
Volume charge for multiple units.
All additional water service charges above the minimum for each such unit shall be based upon the quantity of water passing through the meter or meters divided by the number of units and charged for as set forth in the applicable rate schedules, with a 95% occupancy rate factor applied when five (5) or more units are being served by one meter.
(d) 
Multiple unit infrastructure factor.
In all cases where there are at least 5 and no more than 24 living or business units supplied water through a single water meter, there shall be a 5% reduction in the infrastructure charge applied pursuant to the table set forth in subsection (a)(3). In all cases where there are 25 or more living or business units supplied water through a single water meter, there shall be a 25% reduction in the infrastructure charge applied pursuant to the table set forth in subsection (a)(3).
(e) 
Customers outside town limits.
Charges to water customers outside the town limits shall be one and one-half times the rate(s) charged to town residents.
(Ordinance 09-602 adopted 6/22/09; Ordinance 12-687, sec. 3, adopted 6/25/12; Ordinance 16-784, sec. 2, adopted 4/25/16; Ordinance 21-880 adopted 12/13/21; Ordinance 22-893 adopted 5/23/2022; Ordinance 2023-919 adopted 9/25/2023)
(a) 
Residential rates.
Shall be charged on a monthly basis per 1,000 gallons determined on actual water usage for the account address as set forth below. Effective November 1, 2023, the sewer rate charge for residential accounts will be the lower of either the winter month average water consumption for the months of December, January and February, or actual water consumption during the billing month.
 
Inside
Outside
Minimum (includes 3,000 gallons)
$22.65
$33.97
Volume charge, 3,001+ gallons
$3.83
$5.74
(b) 
Commercial rates.
Shall be charged on a monthly basis per 1,000 gallons determined on actual water usage for the account address as set forth below; unless the customer can prove section 13.03.102(e) applies.
 
Inside
Outside
Minimum (includes 3,000 gallons)
$23.36
$35.03
Volume charge, 3,001+ gallons
$4.17
$6.26
(c) 
Occupancy factor for commercial customers.
An occupancy rate factor of 95% shall be applied to the commercial customer class where five (5) or more living or business units are serviced by a single water meter.
(d) 
Customers outside town limits.
Charges to sewer customers outside the town limits shall be one and one-half times the rate(s) charged to town residents.
(Ordinance 16-784, sec. 3, adopted 4/25/16; Ordinance 21-880 adopted 12/13/21; Ordinance 22-893 adopted 5/23/2022; Ordinance 2023-919 adopted 9/25/2023)
(a) 
Delinquent payment assessed after 5:00 p.m. on the due date: 10% penalty of the balance due.
(b) 
Delinquent payment beyond 30 days after the date of billing upon first notice: $40.00 service charge, plus 10% penalty charge.
(c) 
Delinquent payment beyond 30 days after the date of billing upon second notice: $20.00 cut-off fee, plus $40.00 service charge, plus 10% penalty.
(d) 
After hours turn on fee: $40.00.
(e) 
Test meter: Cost of test + $40.00.
(f) 
Change existing meter (at customer request): Meter cost + $40.00.
(g) 
Customer may request one re-read within a six (6) month period at no charge. Each additional request within that same six (6) month period would result in a $15.00 re-read charge assessed to the next billing cycle. (unless meter reading determined to be less than recorded on previous water bill).
(Ordinance 16-784, sec. 4, adopted 4/25/16)
(a) 
For class groups per article 13.03 of the town code:
(1) 
Customer monthly administrative charge: $2.45.
(2) 
Volume charge, per 1000 gallons: $0.592.
(3) 
BOD strength charge, per pound of BOD: $0.099.
(4) 
Suspended solids strength charge, per pound of suspended solids: $0.043.
(5) 
Monitoring charge: Actual cost.
(b) 
The authority (as defined in section 13.03.001 of the town code) shall classify commercial and industrial establishments which routinely discharge BOD and TSS concentrations exceeding those established for normal domestic wastewater into the following class groups:
Class
Description
Amount
I
Equipment service facilities
$0.9888
II
Light industrial
$0.9888
III
Eating establishments
$0.8626
IV
Personal service establishments
$0.6759
V
Food and kindred products processing
$0.3138
(Ordinance 09-602 adopted 6/22/09)
Water and sewer distribution (including storm sewer not part of development inspection fees):
(1) 
Inspection fee: $50.00 + charges for subsections (A)–(J):
(A) 
Water distribution-main line: $0.20 LF.
(B) 
Fire hydrant and/or valve plus blocking: $25.00 each.
(C) 
Bend or T plus blocking: $10.00 each.
(D) 
Sewer collection main: $0.20 LF.
(E) 
Inlet box/box culvert/outfall structure: $25.00 each.
(F) 
Storm sewer collection line: $0.50/LF.
(G) 
Manhole: $25.00 each.
(H) 
Mainline cleanout: $15.00 each.
(I) 
Water and sewer service line: $10.00 each.
(J) 
Street cuts for water and/or sewer taps will be $500.00 each.
(2) 
Reinspections will be $25.00 each.
(Ordinance 16-784, sec. 5, adopted 4/25/16)
All customer classes and the residential class using a 5/8- or 3/4-inch meter or larger shall be those as set out in accordance with the current fees issued by the Wastewater Interlocal Agreement with and between the City of Forth Worth and the Town of Pantego.
(Ordinance 09-614 adopted 10/26/09)
Nonhazardous waste hauler/vehicle: $100.00 annual.
(Ordinance 09-602 adopted 6/22/09)
(a) 
Tester registration: $50.00 annually.
(b) 
Test permit: $15.00 per device.
(Ordinance 09-602 adopted 6/22/09)
Installation fee includes cost of meter, box and lids:
3/4"
$385.00
1"
$515.00
1-1/2"
$775.00
Larger meters will be priced upon request
(Ordinance 09-602 adopted 6/22/09; Ordinance 21-868 adopted 5/10/21)
In addition to the fees or rates determined under section A10.004 the following fees shall be charged:
(1) 
Northern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District fee: $0.155 per 1,000 gallons of water used.
(Ordinance 21-879 adopted 12/13/21)