Surcharges for excess water use in Laredo, Texas
6/13/2024 4:21:03 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Webb County, TX
Laredo, TX
Start Date: 6/10/2024
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The city of Laredo is adding surcharges to homes and businesses that use more than a certain amount of water as the city is in Stage 3 water restrictions due to heat, drought and a lack of water payments from Mexico. Water users will be billed a $10 surcharge for each 1,000 gallons above a certain amount.
The Laredo mayor and some city council members voiced their criticism of other communities along the Rio Grande River that were not choosing to ration water.
Border Report (McAllen, Texas), June 13, 2024
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