Utility Compliance Services: Selected Rates & Fees
Fiscal Year 2025–2026 (Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026)
For all other Austin Water rates and fees, see the Rates and Fees page.
Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees
These fees are billed through the standard City utility billing system.
| Permit Type | Base Fee | Analytical Fees | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Industrial Users (Category I) | N/A | N/A | $293.91 per year |
| Significant Industrial Users (Category II) | $836.97 per year | Sum of applicable analytical fees | Base fee + analytical fees |
| Major Industrial Users (Category III) | $836.97 per year | Sum of applicable analytical fees | Base fee + analytical fees |
| Categorical Industrial Users (Category IV) | $1,096.38 per year | Sum of applicable analytical fees | Base fee + analytical fees |
| Descaling Permit | N/A | N/A | $778.17 per year |
| Utility Piping Permit | N/A | N/A | $758.60 per year |
Industrial Waste Surcharge Rates
See the Pretreatment Surcharge Program page for details on how surcharges are calculated.
| Water Quality Measurement | Surcharge Rate |
|---|---|
| Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) | $0.82 per pound (BOD in excess of 200 mg/L) |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | $0.3644 per pound (COD in excess of 450 mg/L) |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | $0.77 per pound (TSS in excess of 200 mg/L) |
| Ammonia Nitrogen | $1.887 per pound (NH3-N in excess of 35 mg/L, for facilities that use or produce ammonia nitrogen in a manufacturing process) |
Liquid Waste Hauler Fees
See the Liquid Waste Hauler Program page for program information.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Liquid Waste Hauler Permit Fee | $117.94 |
| Inspection/Re-inspection Fee (per vehicle) | $57.27 |
| Trip Ticket Booklet (per book) | $16.79 (approximately $18.18 with sales tax) |
| Disposal Charges at City Receiving Station | $55.52 per 1,000 gallons of truck storage capacity |
| After-Hours Receiving Station Fee | $338.61 per two-hour interval (two-hour minimum) |
Other Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Re-sampling Fee for Surcharge Reassessment (customer requested) | $467.90 — see re-sampling policy |
| Backflow Prevention Compliance Fee | $34.44 per year (per high-hazard device) — see Water Protection Program |
| Private Fire Hydrant Fee | $32.35 per year (per private hydrant) — see Water Protection Program |
| Water Well Fee | $8.89 per month (per site with any active water well subject to registration requirements) — see Water Wells Program |
| Alternate Water Fee (lake or natural water sources only) | $5.50 per month (per site with an active lake or other natural alternate water source; does not apply to rainwater harvesting or Austin Water-provided reclaimed water) |
| Watercraft and Marinas Program Fee — Excursion Boat with Marine Sanitation Device | $26.88 per year |
| Watercraft and Marinas Program Fee — Boat Pump-out Facility | $67.75 per year |