The updated rates follow the approval of the city’s 2025 Water Master Plan, which showed the city could see water shortages if it does not bolster infrastructure.
Two-minute impact
The rate customers pay for water and wastewater increased by 10.5% and 6.5%, respectively, according to a presentation to City Council.
The increased rates, which took effect April 23, resulted from considerations of the costs and resources necessary to operate and maintain city-owned water and wastewater utilities, according to agenda documents.
How we got here
Liberty Hill’s current water demands are projected to increase by 12% per year for the next 10 years and then increase 16% per year through 2050, when ultimate buildout of the city’s current service area is expected to be completed, according to previous Community Impact reporting.
