City council approves wastewater rate adjustment

The San Marcos City Council approved wastewater rate calculation adjustments to minimize the impact of Winter Storm Uri on residents’ bills during its Tuesday meeting. 

The new, temporary calculation adjustment will begin this month, ensuring customers are not overcharged in the upcoming year as a result of the unprecedented winter weather event.

Residential wastewater rates are normally calculated annually by averaging the three lowest outdoor consumption months of the year: December, January and February. The average is then used to bill monthly amounts for a full year.