Wastewater service rates and charges
 
Grinder tank relocation
$1,000.00 + Materials
Inspection fee resulting from moving a grinder pump
$100.00
Transfer of existing service to a new customer
$30.00
Penalty for tampering with a grinder pump (Plus cost to fix)
$500.00
Penalty for unapproved connection
(Plus cost to fix)
$500.00
Returned check charge
$30.00
Surcharge for loads - grease sample test results over 200 mg/l
3 times usage rate
Sewer/wastewater rates, charges, and tap fees LUE equivalent to 200 gallons per day
 
Residential sewer connection fee
$3,500.00 per LUE
Commercial sewer connection fee
$4,500.00 per LUE
Wastewater application fee
$30.00
Security deposit - Commercial (Times the number of fee units for the meter purchased or $10,000.00, whichever is less.)
$100.00
Transfer fee
$30.00
Tap fee
$600.00
Sewer tap excavation of the sewer main
Cost + 25%
Inspections - Single-family detached or duplex unit
$65.00
Inspections - Commercial
$65.00
Additional charge for any non-routine charges incurred by the city in connection with any sewer tap or tap inspection - TBD
 
Homebuilder deposit
$1,000.00 (for one house)
Sewer/wastewater service rates per LUE
 
Residential:
 
In-city rate per month per LUE
$62.58
Out-of-city rate per month per LUE
$67.94
Nonresidential:
 
In-city rate per month per LUE
$76.69
Out-of-city rate per month per LUE
$95.87
Billing and delinquent accounts:
 
Late fee
10% of the amount of wastewater bill
Discontinuance of service
15 days after due date; service can be discontinued
Any regulatory assessments required by TCEQ
As applicable
Damage caused to the wastewater system by dangerous substances
Cost to repair
Repair of grinder pump, clearing lines of prohibited objects
Cost to repair + 10%
(Ordinance 19-O-56 adopted 9/23/2019; Ordinance 2023-O-031 adopted 8/23/2023; Ordinance 2023-O-038 adopted 9/13/2023; Ordinance 2024-O-004 adopted 2/14/2024)
A connection fee of $3,000.00 per living unit equivalent for each wastewater connection shall be charged and collected by the city for all sewer taps on any residential development by November 30, 2007, and $3,500.00 thereafter, and $4,000.00 for office, retail, or commercial property by November 30, 2007, and $4,500.00 thereafter, that:
(1) 
Has been constructed and occupied on or before the first effective date of section 12.03.032; and
(2) 
Accepts an offer from the city to connect to the sewer system according to the terms of section 12.03.032.
(Ordinance 07-O-54, sec. 2, adopted 11/26/2007; 2009 Code, sec. 13.02.032)
In addition to the capital recovery fee, each connection to new development will be charged a connection fee as follows:
(1) 
Existing structures that do not connect pursuant to section 12.03.032 will also be charged this capital recovery and connection fee when the property or current occupant elects to connect to the system. In addition to the above capital recovery and connection fees, sewer tap installation involving excavation of the sewer main shall be performed by the city at cost plus 25%.
(A) 
Residential: $400.00.
(B) 
Commercial: $1,000.00.
(2) 
The inspection fee for a single-family detached or duplex dwelling unit is $60.00 per connection; the inspection fee for each inspection of a wastewater connection for a commercial structure (including apartment complexes) is $110.00 per connection.
(3) 
If an inspection is failed, a fee of $50.00 will be assessed for any re-inspection required.
(Ordinance 06-O-49, sec. 3, adopted 6/26/2006; 2009 Code, sec. 13.02.033)
(a) 
In addition to all other fees required by the city, a connection fee per each living unit equivalent (LUE) wastewater connection shall be charged and collected by the city for all sewer connections within 100 feet of an existing city collection line with remaining capacity. The connection fees shall be as follows:
(1) 
Single-family residential connection: $6,000.00.
(2) 
Multifamily connections: $3,000.00 per LUE plus the cost of furnishing and installing wastewater improvements.
(3) 
Commercial connection to one LUE: $7,500.00.
(4) 
Nonstandard commercial connection (connections to more than one LUE): $4,500.00 per LUE plus the cost of furnishing and installing wastewater improvements.
(b) 
The cost of furnishing and installing wastewater improvements is $3,000.00.
(Ordinance 10-O-15 adopted 6/28/2010; 2009 Code, sec. 13.02.034)
A security deposit per sewer connection shall be paid to the city by each residential customer prior to the initiation of service in the following amounts:
Meter Size
Security Deposit
5/8"
$100.00
3/4"
$150.00
1"
$250.00
1-1/2"
$500.00
(Ordinance 06-O-49, sec. 3, adopted 6/26/2006; 2009 Code, sec. 13.02.035)
All customers or applicants for service are subject to the following miscellaneous fees and charges and shall, when applicable, pay to the city the following:
(1) 
Reconnection fee (following disconnection requested by customer): $75.00.
(2) 
Reconnection fee (following disconnection for delinquency): $75.00.
(3) 
Penalty inspection fee for tampering or unapproved connection or damage to the city-owned facilities including control panel, electrical connection and wiring, service line and valving: $500.00 plus expenses incurred.
(Ordinance 08-O-25, sec. 2, adopted 5/26/2008; 2009 Code, sec. 13.02.069)
Customer
Monthly Minimum Charge
City of Liberty Hill
$2,600.00
Rosenbusch Tract
$3,600.00
Williamson County MUD No. 13
$4,400.00
Williamson County MUD No. 12
$6,300.00
Williamson County MUD No. 19
$4,000.00
Williamson County MUD No. 19A
$6,300.00
(Ordinance 12-O-09 adopted 4/9/2012; Ordinance 15-O-06 adopted 2/23/2015; 2009 Code, sec. 13.02.072)
Surcharges under section 12.07.003 are as follows:
Parameter
Surcharge Rate
($ per pound)
Concentration Limit
(mg/L)
BOD
0.50
250
TSS
0.30
200
NH3-N
1.50
35
Total phosphorus
1.50
10
(Ordinance 22-O-10.12-04, sec. 13.02.75, adopted 10/12/2022)
The fee for a SIU (significant industrial user) permit is $125.00. The permit renewal fee is $75.00/year.
(Ordinance 22-O-10.12-04, sec. 13.02.76, adopted 10/12/2022)