Boerne Utilities water rates increase effective Oct. 1

Some Boerne Utilities customers will see changes to their monthly utility bills following recent rate adjustments approved by the City Council.

The updates include increases to water, wastewater and reclaimed water services, with a 7 percent base rate increase for all water customers. The new rates took effect Oct. 1.

The updated rates remain significantly lower than other Texas communities, according to the most current water fee survey published by the Texas Municipal League which shows Boerne utilities customers water rates are 28.5 percent lower than other similar-sized communities.