City of Murphy
Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Rate
Changes Effective April 1, 2009

Murphy City Council adopted Ordinance 09-03-787 at the March 2, 2009 Council Meeting to adjust the rates on various services as outlined below effective April 1, 2009 (will appear on bills received in May for April services). In October 2008, The City of Murphy engaged Water Resources Management, L.P. to prepare water, wastewater and solid waste disposal rate study which includes a long-term financial plan. The Rate Study has been completed and was presented to City Council with recommendations of rate adjustments. These rate adjustments are needed to maintain the current water and waste water systems and to provide for capital improvements. The rate changes also reflect the higher costs to the City from our treated water source, North Texas Municipal Water District. Solid waste rates were adjusted in order to cover the cost of solid waste collection. For more information call the Customer Service Department at 972-468-4100.

Below is a comparison of the current rates and the revised April 1, 2009 rates.

Water Rates

Wastewater Collection Rates

Minimum Bill - for use in conjunction with Volumetric Rates

Volumetric rate (per 1,000 gallons) based on 3-month (November, January and February) winter average of water usage for Residential only.

Murphy will begin to use a winter averaging for the purpose of calculating sewer charges on your utility bill. The new sewer charges will be based on the water consumption average for three months (November, January and February). Average consumption is applied against current sewer rates and becomes your constant sewer charge for 12 months beginning April 1, 2009.

The monthly sewer charges will be based on the average water usages for the months of November, January and February. See example below:

Solid Waste Rates

Examples with the new rates