Del Rio council reinstates winter averaging, approves two ordinances to fix wastewater billing errors

Nov 7, 2025

After public outcry over recent water and wastewater rate increases, Del Rio’s City Council approved two ordinances to reinstate a winter averaging method and amend billing language; council directed staff to work with affected customers and the measures passed unanimously.

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Del Rio’s City Council on Nov. 7 approved two ordinances aimed at correcting a wastewater billing error and reinstating a winter averaging method to calculate sewer rates, after a wave of public comment from residents and small-business owners concerned about the financial impact of recent rate increases.

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