Water and meter fee revisions (Section 12-42)
Watauga, TX
Summary
The city updated its utility fee schedule so meter connection charges track actual costs (cost plus 20%), added a $75 meter tampering fee, and set fees for testing meters residents believe are faulty.
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ratepayers could pay higher connection and meter fees tied to actual costs, but the city avoids subsidizing utility costs.
The city's utility fund and general ratepayers, who no longer absorb the true cost of meters, tampering, and testing.
Residents who need new taps, meter testing, or who tamper with meters will face higher out-of-pocket charges.
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