Water rates for residential properties in Boerne have increased slightly, following the final approval of the fee schedule for fiscal year 2025-26 during the Sept. 9 Boerne City Council meeting. The new residential rates will go into effect Oct. 1.

What you need to know

Water rates are determined on a per-100-gallon basis, with the rate increasing for each subsequent tier of water usage.

The monthly rate shall be the sum of the monthly customer charge plus the monthly volume charges. The customer charge for a 5/8-inch meter is $32.19 per month, while the charge for a 3/4-inch meter is $67.07 per month.

The year-round volume charge for water usage will be billed under the following rates:

• First 0-6,000 gallons: $0.239
• Next 6,001-10,000 gallons: $0.398
• Next 10,001-15,000 gallons: $0.547
• Next 15,001-25,000 gallons: $0.599
• Next 25,001-50,000 gallons: $1.086
• Next 50,001-100,000 gallons: $1.335
• All excess over 100,000 gallons: $2.166

These rates are applicable for water service used exclusively for domestic residential purposes where each unit is individually metered for water serviced by a 5/8- or 3/4-inch water meter and do not involve any nonresidential activity.

Rates going into effect Oct. 1 were an increase compared to the former rates:

• First 0-6,000 gallons: $0.223
• 6,001-10,000 gallons: $0.372
• 10,001-15,000 gallons: $0.511
• 15,001-25,000 gallons: $0.560
• 25,001-50,000 gallons: $1.015
• 50,001-100,000 gallons: $1.247
• All excess over 100,001 gallons: $2.024

Rates do not include reclaimed water, which is charged under a separate rate. Additional information can be found here.