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Rates & Fees
Water, Sewer & Residential Trash Rates
The following rates are effective October 1, 2022. Water rates are based on the water meter's size. Below are the minimum monthly charges for these services.
Water Rates - Base Charges
Meter size |
Water charge |
|
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5/8 or 3/4 | $ 24.18 |
|
1 |
$ 47.71
|
|
1.5 | $ 95.86 |
|
2 | $ 163.32 |
|
3 | $ 356.06 |
|
4 | $ 625.85 |
|
6 |
$1,396.76 | |
8 |
$2,476.02 | |
10 |
$3,863.63 |
Water Usage |
Consumption Charges |
The City of Sherman bills consumption in gallons. | |
First 1,500 gallons |
Included in minimum charge |
All over 1,500 gallons |
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Lawn Sprinkler Water Meters are billed at the above rates for the months of July to October. From November to June, they are billed at the 5/8 inches or 3/4 inches meter rate. There are no sewer or trash charges for separately metered lawn systems. |
Sewer Rates |
Amount Used |
Charges |
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Residential |
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First 1,500 gallons | $9.29 minimum per month |
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Next 7,500 gallons |
$3.95 per 1,000 gallons |
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Total 9,000 gallons |
$38.92 per month maximum |
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Commercial |
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First 1,500 gallons |
$9.29 minimum per month | ||
All over 1,500 gallons |
$3.95 per 1,000 gallons |
Industrial Rates |
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Amount | Charge | |
BOD (1 unit BOD per 1,000 gallons) |
$.003534 |
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TSS (1 unit TSS per 1,000 gallons) |
$.002598 |
Trash & Recycle
The City of Sherman provides curbside trash service and offers free, drop-off recycling service at our East Street Collection Facility. The fees
below are based upon regular trash pick-up of once per week.
Trash Rates (Effective 10/1/2019)
Area |
Charge |
---|---|
Residential | $12.75 per month minimum plus tax |
Additional residential trash cart (optional) | $8.00 per month plus tax |
For Commercial Solid Waste services and rates, please contact the Solid Waste Department
at 903-892-7261.
Stormwater
Stormwater Fees
For stormwater fees and program information please refer to the Stormwater-Utility-Program.
Tap Fees
Fee |
Charge |
---|---|
Water Taps 3/4" 1" 1 1/2" 2" Over 2" Sewer Taps 4" 6" 8" |
$ 450 $ 675 $ 750 $1,125 $1,325 plus labor & material $350 $500 Labor & material |
Other Fees
Fee |
Charge |
---|---|
Residential Account - Install Service Termination 2nd Trip Fee After Hours Return Payment Payment Extension |
$50 $25 $15 $25 Weekdays 5 - 9 PM $75 Weekdays 9 PM - 8 AM & service provided on weekends and holidays $30 per item $10 per account |