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ORDINANCE NO. [2025-05] 2026-01
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES FOR WATER CUSTOMERS
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OF CARROLLTON UTILITIES
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 WHEREAS, the City of Carrollton is the owner of a utility known as Carrollton Utilities; and,
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 WHEREAS, Carrollton Utilities sells water to certain residential, commercial and industrial customers; and,
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 WHEREAS, the cost to operate and maintain the water treatment and distribution system has increased; and,
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 WHEREAS, the Carrollton Utilities Commission has petitioned the City Council to enact an Ordinance establishing
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a revised rate schedule:
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 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF CARROLLTON THAT CARROLLTON UTILITIES HEREBY SET THE RATE
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TO BE CHARGED TO THESE CUSTOMERS FOR THE SALE OF WATER AS FOLLOWS:
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EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
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In-Town RateOut-of-Town Rate
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First 1,000 GallonsMinimum (see below)Minimum (see below)
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Next 4,000 Gallons $ 5.89 per 1,000 $ 8.41 per 1,000
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Next 20,000 Gallons $ 5.28 per 1,000 $ 7.59 per 1,000
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Next 35,000 Gallons $ 4.70 per 1,000 $ 6.73 per 1,000
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Next 40,000 Gallons $ 4.11 per 1,000 $ 5.88 per 1,000
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Next 400,000 Gallons $ 3.86 per 1,000 $ 5.51 per 1,000
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Over 500,000 Gallons $ 3.55 per 1,000 $ 5.08 per 1,000
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Wholesale rate (1) $ 2.37 per 1,000
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(1) Requirement: wholesale customer must maintain an average annual consumption above 1,000,000 gallons per
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month, per account to be eligible for the wholesale rate
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Minimum Charges:
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Meter SizeIn-Town RateOut-of-Town Rate
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5/8 or 3/4 inch $ 17.74 $ 24.95
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1 inch $ 19.70 $ 27.63
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1.25 or 1.5 inch $ 21.17 $ 29.67
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2 inch $ 26.31 $ 36.92
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3 inch $ 34.73 $ 48.74
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4 inch $ 46.64 $ 65.48
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6 inch $ 76.94 $ 108.23
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WATER SERVICE INSTALLATION CHARGES:
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5/8" or 3/4 meter$1,030.00
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1" meter$ at cost
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2" or larger$ cost + 10%
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FIRE PROTECTION CHARGES:
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Sprinkler Systems:
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2" service line into building $ 30.45 per month
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4" service line into building $ 42.22 per month
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6" service line into building $ 54.05 per month
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8" or large service line into building $ 188.45 per month
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Fire Hydrants:
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Fire hydrants maintained by Carrollton Utilities $ 163.92 per year
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Fire hydrants maintained by customer $ 131.16 per year
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EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2026
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Westside Water Rate
Milton Water Rate (2)
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First 2,000 gallons $ 37.22 minimum bill
First 2,000 gallons
 $ 39.54 minimum bill
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Next 3,000 gallons $ 13.16 per 1,000
Next 3,000 gallons
 $ 14.32 per 1,000
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Next 5,000 gallons $ 11.91 per 1,000
Next 5,000 gallons
 $ 13.07 per 1,000
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Next 10,000 gallons $ 10.66 per 1,000
Next 10,000 gallons
 $ 11.82 per 1,000
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Over 20,000 gallons $ 9.46 per 1,000
Over 20,000 gallons
 $ 10.62 per 1,000
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(2) Milton water rate covers portions of Fairview Ridge Road and Hunter Heights Road located in Carroll County that are served by Milton Water.
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Meter Connection/Tap-On Charges
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5/8" X 3/4" meter $ 1,279.00
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All larger metersat cost
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After a reading in full on the 12th day of January, 2026, followed by a second reading in full on the 26th,
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day of January, 2026 and on motion by Councilwoman Hays, seconded by Councilwoman Marsh ,
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the ordinance was adopted by vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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ROBB W. ADAMS
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MAYOR, CITY OF CARROLLTON
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ATTEST:
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MELINDA WRIGHT
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CITY CLERK-TREASURER
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