The City of Corpus Christi announced water rate changes went into effect Jan. 1.
The new across-the-board rates were approved in September 2019, and apply to all accounts.
For example, the city said most customers use between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons a month, so, as an example, residential customers who use 3,000 gallons of water are subject to a $.56 increase.
| Monthly Usage | Current | Jan. 1 rates | Increase | ||||
| 3,000 gallons | $22.03 | $22.59 | $ .56 | ||||
| 4,000 gallons | $29.37 | $30.12 | $ .75 | ||||
| 5,000 gallons | $36.71 | $37.65 | $ .94 | ||||
| 8,000 gallons | $60.64 | $62.16 | $1.52 |
The full chart of price changes for customers residential, commercial, in the city limits and outside city limits is here:
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City officials said the rate increases are necessary to pay for its water systems, which include four water sources and a water treatment plant, storage tanks, meters and pipeline.
