The current water and sewer rates and structure were adopted in December 2014 and adjusted for rate increases (pass-through) from the City of Fort Worth, our wholesale water provider, and Trinity River Authority, our wholesale wastewater provider.
Town staff has planned to present a rate study to the Town of Westlake Town Council at the Nov.16 and Dec.14 workshop meetings
and then follow on the Dec. 14 regular council meeting for action. The purpose of the rate study is to determine whether the Utility Fund is accomplishing full recovery of cost of services, through water and sewer revenue, while maintaining an appropriate fund reserve balance in accordance with the Town’s adopted Financial Policy.
Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to attend the informational workshops to learn more about the rate study. If you are unable to attend the meetings, the PowerPoint presentation will be available on the Town website once the agenda is posted. If you have any questions or concerns related to the rate study, please call Public Works Director Jarrod Greenwood (817) 490-5717 (office) or (817) 680-1422 (mobile).
Winter Quarter Averaging to begin in December:
Every March the Town of Westlake, like our neighboring communities, calculates each resident’s sewer volume utilizing the Winter Quarter Average rate method. This is determined by averaging the usage of water in December, January and February of each calendar year. This average then sets the billing volume of sewer usage for the following 12 months. By practicing water conservation techniques, residents can reduce their wastewater bill by monitoring water usage during these winter months and repair any leaks in their system.
