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
*Prices effective October 1, 2023*
Water Service Charges
(Minimum Charge up to 2,000 gallons)
| First 2,000 gallons (minimum) |
$ 34.50 |
| Next 2,000 gallons |
$ 6.56 per 1,000 |
| Next 3,000 gallons |
$ 6.78 per 1,000 |
| Next 4,000 gallons |
$ 7.04 per 1,000 |
| Next 4,000 gallons |
$ 7.50 per 1,000 |
| Next 35,000 gallons |
$ 7.94 per 1,000 |
| Next 50,000 gallons |
$ 8.23 per 1,000 |
| Next 50,000 gallons |
$ 8.84 per 1,000 |
| Next 50,000 gallons |
$ 9.39 per 1,000 |
Sewer Service Charges
(Minimum Charge up to 2,000 gallons)
| First 2,000 gallons (minimum) |
$37.06 |
| Next 2,000 gallons |
$ 5.76 per 1,000 |
| Next 3,000 gallons |
$ 7.04 per 1,000 |
| Next 4,000 gallons |
$ 7.82 per 1,000 |
| Next 4,000 gallons |
$ 8.32 per 1,000 |
| Next 35,000 gallons |
$ 9.23 per 1,000 |
| Next 50,000 gallons |
$ 9.88 per 1,000 |
| Next 50,000 gallons |
$ 10.45 per 1,000 |
| Next 50,000 gallons |
$ 11.22 per 1,000 |