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City of Wharton

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Wharton City Council is seeking people to serve on the following boards and commissions: Beautification City Commission, Building Standards Commission, Holiday Light Decorating Chairman, and Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities. If you are interested in serving on any of these boards, committees or commissions, please contact City Secretary Paula Favors at City Hall, 979-532-2491 ext. 225 or via email at pfavors@cityofwharton.com

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Public Works

The Public Works Department consists of streets, City garage, water, sewer and garbage collection. The Street Department is responsible for maintaining all streets, drainage from storm drains to open ditches, mowing and cleaning of right of way easements and mowing City properties. The Garage division is responsible for maintenance and repair of City vehicles.

The Water/Sewer Department is responsible for all functions to provide water and dispose of sewage, including maintaining and operating the water wells, storage tanks, water transfer (booster) pumps, water lines, wastewater plants, lift pumping stations, and sewer lines.

The Solid Waste Service are currently under a contract with Waste Corporation of America for providing collection and disposal of solid waste for the City.

Water

Five (5) employees provide two (2) million gallons of water daily. The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has awarded Wharton a Superior Water System Rating.

Wastewater

Four (4) employees maintain two (2) Treatment Plants and Collection Systems.

Utility Accounting

Water Service Charges Minimum Charge up to 2,000 gallons

First 2,000 gallons(minimum)	$12.97
Next 2,000 gallons	$ 2.45 per 1,000
Next 3,000 gallons	$ 2.54 per 1,000
Next 4,000 gallons	$ 2.65 per 1,000
Next 4,000 gallons	$ 2.81 per 1,000
Next 35,000 gallons	$ 2.98 per 1,000
Next 50,000 gallons	$ 3.09 per 1,000
Next 50,000 gallons	$ 3.31 per 1,000
Next 50,000 gallons	$ 3.53 per 1,000

Sewer Service Charges Minimum Charge up to 2,000 gallons

First 2,000 gallons(minimum)	$ 13.94
Next 2,000 gallons	$ 2.15 per 1,000
Next 3,000 gallons	$ 2.65 per 1,000
Next 4,000 gallons	$ 2.92 per 1,000
Next 4,000 gallons	$ 3.15 per 1,000
Next 35,000 gallons	$ 3.41 per 1,000
Next 50,000 gallons	$ 3.70 per 1,000
Next 50,000 gallons	$ 3.92 per 1,000
Next 50,000 gallons	$ 4.20 per 1,000

The City of Wharton’s Utilities Department appreciates you taking the time to visit our web site and would like to say thank you. We hope you did not have any difficulties and will visit again for any updated information. If you would like to contact us by phone, you may do so at 979-532-2491 or by mail at 120 E. Caney, Wharton, Texas 77488.