Question 1

How much does a dripping faucet cost per year in Tyler?

Accepted Answer

At Tyler Water Utilities combined rates of $7.85 per 1,000 gallons (water and sewer), a faucet dripping once per second wastes roughly 3,000 gallons per year, costing about $24. A fast drip at 120 drips per minute wastes about 11,000 gallons, adding roughly $86 to your annual bill.

Question 2

Does a water leak raise my sewer bill in Tyler?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tyler Water Utilities bills wastewater on actual monthly consumption, not a winter average. Any leak that drains inside the home raises both your water and sewer charges every month it runs.

Question 3

How much water does a running toilet waste?

Accepted Answer

A running toilet typically wastes between 200 and 600 gallons per day. Using the common estimate of 480 gallons per day, that is about 14,600 gallons per month. At Tyler combined rates, that adds roughly $115 to your monthly water and sewer bill.

Question 4

What are City of Tyler water rates?

Accepted Answer

As of October 1, 2025, City of Tyler Water Utilities charges residential customers $3.75 per 1,000 gallons for water and $4.10 per 1,000 gallons for sewer on typical household usage, plus a monthly base charge. The combined volumetric cost for any water that drains to the sewer is $7.85 per 1,000 gallons.

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