Residential and Commercial Water Rates
Base Service Charge
(Updated as of September 2023 bill)
| Meter Size | Base Rate | Gallons Included |
| 5/8″ | $60.00 | 2,000 |
| 1″ | $90.89 | 2,000 |
| 1 1/2″ | $120.15 | 2,000 |
| 2″ | $179.70 | 2,000 |
| 3″ | $239.26 | 2,000 |
| 4″ | $270.60 | 2,000 |
| 5/8″ Reserve Fee | $60.00 | 0 |
Water Gallonage Rates (per 1000 gallons)
(Updated as of May 2020 bill)
| 2,001 – 6,000 | $3.50 |
| 6,001 – 10,000 | $3.75 |
| 10,001 – 20,000 | $4.00 |
| 20,001 – 50,000 | $4.25 |
| 50,001 plus | $4.50 |
Example Water Bills for 5/8″ Residential Meter:
(TCEQ Regulatory Fee Included)
(Updated as of September 2023 bill)
| Gallons Used | Amount |
| 2,000 | $60.30 |
| 5,000 | $70.50 |
| 10,000 | $89.00 |
| 20,000 | $129.00 |
| 30,000 | $171.50 |
| 40,000 | $214.00 |
| 50,000 | $256.50 |
Tap Fees
| Meter Size | Tap Fee |
| 5/8″ | $1,225.00 |
| 3/4″ | $1,320.00 |
| 1″ | $1,700.00 |
| 1 1/2″ | $2,175.00 |
| 2″ | $3,125.00 |
| Meters over 2″ – Commercial rates charged by the Districts approved contractor plus 10% | |
Existing Meter Fees
| New Customer | $400.00 |
| Previous Customer | $985.00 |
| Pre-Tapped Service | $400.00 |
Other Fees
| Customer Deposit ( 5/8″ to 1″ Service) | $150.00 |
| Customer Deposit ( 1 1/2″ Service) | $200.00 |
| Customer Deposit ( 2″ Service) | $300.00 |
| Customer Service Inspection | $35.00 |
| Processing Fee | $100.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee (90 days or more) | $700.00 |
| Connection Fee | $150.00 |
| Duplicate Billing Fee (per bill) | $2.00 |
| Road Bore | $500.00 |
| Line Extension (per linear foot) | $10.00 |
| Service Trip Fee | $35.00 |
| After Hours Service Trip Fee | $100.00 |
| Cut Lock Fee | $300.00 |
| Late Fee | $5.00 or 15% |
| Collection Fee (for non-payment) | $75.00 |
| Pulled Meter Fee | $75.00 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee (NSF) | $25.00 |
| Customer History Report | $5.00 |
| Meter Testing Fee | $35.00 |
| Meter Relocation Fee (+Tap Fee) | $50.00 |
| Construction Meter Deposit | $1000.00 |
| Construction Water Deposit | $150.00 |
| Developer Application Fee | Varies |
| Customer Valve Fee | $50.00 |
| TCEQ Regulatory Fee | 1/2 of 1% of water charges |
Due Dates
WE DO NOT ACCEPT POST MARK DATES. All payments must be in the possession of BPSUD by 4:00 p.m. the due date. If you prefer to mail your payment, we advise mailing seven (7) days in advance of the due date. We also provide an outside payment drop box for your convenience.
We cannot take payment transactions over the telephone.Bank draft must be prearranged in writing and only on forms obtained from our office or this website on the Forms Page.
Billing Questions
If you feel that there is a problem with your bill, please contact our office at (409) 684-3515 as soon as possible. This will ensure that your meter can be re-read promptly.