Water rate increase effective March 15 ,2025

Notice of Nueces County Water Control & Improvement District (NCWCID #3) Adopted Water Rate Increase

The Board of Directors was presented a recommendation for increasing customers water rates and ultimately adopted the recommendation during the February 15, 2025 board meeting. The need for an increase in rates is due to the District’s investment in capital improvement projects, currently estimated at $14.8 million. The proposed rates for Residential customers are shown in the table below as well as the current rates. These new rates will be effective for customer bills as of March 15th and seen by customers on statements sent out at the end of April.

The District continually works to improve the water system to provide reliable and quality service to its more than 4,300 customers. By enhancing the District’s infrastructure, we are able to increase system reliability, water quality, and water quantity. Capital construction projects are necessary to build infrastructure for new customers, as well as maintaining existing infrastructure to increase quality of service and ensure continuous and adequate service to all customers in accordance with regulatory requirements.

An average single-family residence in the District’s service area utilizes approximately 6,000 gallons of water per month. This will result in a monthly water charge of $77.14 under the newly adopted rates. Customers will continue to receive 2,000 gallons in the minimum bill.  Below is a chart that compares a 6,000 gallon water bill to other entities in the area.  Should you have questions regarding this increase, we encourage you to contact our office at (361) 387-4549.