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Recent Increases

 

Wholesale Rate Increases

Generally speaking, wholesale water rate increases have historically translated into higher retail water rates for the residents and businesses of Denton County.

Upper Trinity Rate Increases
2005 12%
2006 8%
2007 7%
Proposed 2008 6%
Cumulative Increase - 4 years 37%

Proposed Versus Actual Rate Increases
Due to increasing debt levels, overbuilding, and questionable business practices the Upper Trinity Regional Water District's demand charges and volume rates are already much higher than projected by a District rate study. View the Data