Utility Rates
The City of Victoria declared an Emergency Outdoor Watering Ban. During the Emergency Outdoor Watering Ban, water may not be used from the City's water supply systems for lawn and garden sprinkling, irrigation, or car washing at any time.
Water Rates
The water quarterly base charge is $30.00. The water rate structure encourages water conservation as required by the Department of Natural Resources. The water rates have an off-season rate (October 1 thru March 31), which includes the $30.00 per quarter base charge, plus an additional charge of $2.81 per 1,000 gallons of water used. The in-season rate (April 1 thru September 30) includes the base charge of $30.00 per quarter, plus the progressive usage charges listed in the table.
| Minimum Usage | Maximum Usage | Cost Per 1, 000 Gallons |
| 0 | 19,999 | $2.81 |
| 20,000 | 29,999 | $3.10 |
| 30,000 | 39,999 | $3.37 |
| 40,000 | 49,999 | $3.66 |
| 50,000 | 59,999 | $3.93 |
| 60,000 | 69,999 | $4.22 |
| 70,000 | 79,999 | $4.49 |
| 80,000 | 89,999 | $4.78 |
| 90,000 | 99,999 | $5.06 |
| 100,000 | N/A | $5.34 |
Average Rates
The following table illustrates charges for off-season and in-season rates for low and high usage and winter and summer averages.
| Category | Water Usage (In gallons) | Off-Season Charge (Per quarter) | In-Season Charge (Per quarter) |
| Low Use | 6,500 | $48.27 | $48.27 |
| High Use | 58,000 | $192.98 | $218.94 |
| Summer Average | 32,000 | $119.92 | $123.94 |
| Winter Average | 15,000 | $72.15 | $72.15 |
Sewer Rates
The sewer quarterly base charge is $36.44. A consumption charge of $2.55 per 1,000 gallons of average winter water consumption is charged. The winter average is calculated each year on the second quarter bill and is based on the average usage of the fourth quarter and first quarter. New customers without a winter quarter average are charged based on actual water use up to 30,000 gallons.
Storm Water Rates
The storm water quarterly base charge is $29.00.
If you have questions about your water bill, please contact us at 952-443-4216.