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 (inches)	Water charge
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	$3.47 per 1,000 gallons

                                                                                      

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.

Amount Used	Charges
Residential
First 1,500 gallons	$9.29 minimum per month
Next 7,500 gallons	$3.95 per 1,000 gallons
Total 9,000 gallons	$38.92 per month maximum
Commercial
First 1,500 gallons	$9.29 minimum per month
All over 1,500 gallons	$3.95 per 1,000 gallons

 

Industrial Rates
Amount		Charge
BOD (1 unit BOD per 1,000 gallons)		$.003534
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