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To establish water and sanitation service in the City of Big Spring, applicants must apply in person at the City of Big Spring Water Office located at 410 East Third Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, present a valid photo ID, and present a valid lease agreement or proof of purchase for the service address.
Deposits
Commercial: $75
- Residential Service: $50 to $150 based on a credit check.
Deposits must be paid at the time of application. There is a $7.50 service activation fee that will be applied to the first month's bill.
Charges for Water Rates
All persons supplied with water by the City of Big spring, unless other wise stipulated under separate contract, will be billed for water service, inside city limits, at the following monthly rates:
Meter Size | Base Rate |
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5/8 inches | $30 |
1 inch | $35 |
2 inches | $40 |
3 inches | $90 |
4 inches | $115 |
6 inches | $165 |
8 inches | $215 |
10 inches | $265 |
12 inches | $315 |
Usage Rate
Residential, Inside City Limits | Per 1,000 Gallons Used |
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0-2,000 gallons | $1.50 |
3,000-10,000 gallons | $3.75 |
11,000-20,000 gallons | $4.50 |
21,000-50,000 gallons | $4.75 |
Over 50,000 gallons | $5 |
Commercial, Inside City Limits | Per 1,000 Gallons Used |
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0-50,000 gallons | $3.75 |
51,000-100,00 gallons | $4.20 |
>100,000 gallons | $4.50 |
Residential Sewer Service
- Base Rate: $13 per month
- Sewer Rate (90% per 1,000 gallons used): $1.50
Commercial Sewer Service
- Base Rate: $20 per month
- Sewer Rate (90% per 1,000 gallons used): $2
Other Services / Fees
- Sanitation Service: $19.10/month (residential base rate)
Note: Commercial Rates are based on container size and frequency of collection - Environmental Fee: $1.25/month
This fee is applied to all accounts that have sanitation service - Transfer Fee: $15
Transfer service requests must be submitted, in person, to the Water Billing Office
Utility Contact Numbers
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Big Spring Water Department Customer Service
501 Runnels Street
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone: 432-264-2542
Fax: 432-264-2527
Website
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
City of Big Spring Sanitation Department
Email the Department
4100 E FM 700
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone: 432-264-2378
Fax: 432-264-2375
Website
If you have a water emergency, please call the Utility Maintenance Department at 432-264-2392.