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Council debates allowing separate residential irrigation meters; asks staff to consult rate study

2761940 · March 17, 2025
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Lake Jackson City Council members reviewed whether to allow separate residential irrigation meters at their March 11 meeting and directed staff to follow up with the city’s rate consultant rather than take immediate action.

Lake Jackson City Council members reviewed whether to allow separate residential irrigation meters at their March 11 meeting and directed staff to follow up with the city’s rate consultant rather than take immediate action.

City staff explained the ordinance change under discussion would allow homeowners to install a separate irrigation meter, similar to provisions already available to commercial customers. Staff said the typical water tap (connection) fee for a separate meter would be roughly $1,200 and the meter cost about…

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