Council approves water‑and‑wastewater billing changes after members question enforcement fees

May 13, 2026

Council approved amendments to Chapter 49 affecting metering, billing and water‑use enforcement despite concerns from some members that the changes give broad discretion to the director and add penalties and fees that could increase customer costs.

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The council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Dallas City Code to update metering, billing, conservation, and enforcement provisions for water and wastewater services.

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