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Schulenburg is a great place to live, work, and
do business. From the small town atmosphere with
modern urban conveniences to the rural beauty,
one cannot find a better location in Texas. We
invite you to our hometown to share our quality
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Utilities |
Electricity
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Distribution: City of
Schulenburg
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Wholesaler (s): LCRA
Natural Gas
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Gas Supplier (s):
CenterPoint
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LPG Supplier (s): E.O.
Sharp, Tex-Butane
Telephone
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Local Internet Available:
Yes
CMA, CVTV Internet, GTE,
AT &T/Cingular
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Digital Switching: Yes
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ISDN: No
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Special Features: Touch Tone
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Sewage
Treatment
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Treatment Type: Secondary
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Treatment Capacity: 0.71
MGD
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Current Usage: 0.30
MGD
Water
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Utility Name: City of
Schulenburg
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Water: Wells
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Water Rating: Superior
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Storage Capacity: 1.07 MGD
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Plant Capacity: 2.689
MGD
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Average Consumption:
0.7 MGD
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Peak Consumption: 1.1
MGD
Grease Trap
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Rates |
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Electric Rates |
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Residential Rate Schedule |
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Customer Charge |
$3.25 per month |
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Plus all KWH per month |
.0386/KWH |
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Commercial Rate Schedule - Inside or
Outside |
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Customer Charge |
$4.00 per month |
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Plus all KWH per month |
.0440/KWH |
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Large
Commercial Rate Schedule |
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Energy Charges - All KW per month |
$.0306/KWH |
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Minimum Monthly Bill - 10/KW (DM) |
$26.00 |
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Demand Charges - All KW per month |
$2.60/KW |
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Water and Sewer |
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Residential |
Water |
Sewer |
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First 3,000 gallons |
$14.75 |
$14.25
(averaged) |
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Next 7,000 gallons |
$2.80/1000 gal |
$3.00/1000 |
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Next 10,000 gallons |
$3.10/1000 gal |
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Next 30,000 gallons |
$3.40/1000 gal |
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Over 50,000 gallons |
$3.70/1000 gal |
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Commercial |
Water |
Sewer |
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First 3,000 gallons |
$18.75 |
$23.25 |
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Next 7,000 gallons |
$2.80/1000 gal |
$4.50/1000 gal |
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Next 10,000 gallons |
$3.10/1000 gal |
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Next 30,000 gallons |
$3.40/1000 gal |
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Over 50,000 gallons |
$3.70/1000 gal |
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Industrial |
Water |
Sewer |
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First 3,000 gallons |
$17.00 |
IWC +
($20/first 3000 gal) |
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Next 7,000 gallons |
$1.90/1000 gal |
+(VC +
BC + SC for volume over 3000 gal) |
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Next 10,000 gallons |
$2.20/1000 gal |
VC
= volume charge |
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Next 30,000 gallons |
$2.50/1000 gal |
BC
= (BOD chg) |
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Over 50,000 gallons |
$2.80/1000 gal |
SC
= (TSS chg) |
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For
more information call (979) 743-4126 |
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Customer Information: |
- The City of
Schulenburg furnishes electricity, water,
sewer and garbage services.
- A $300.00
residential deposit is required for anyone
renting a home or who rents or owns a mobile
home.
- Commercial
deposits begin at $400.00 and are set by the
City Administrator. They are based on
the type of business and previous kilowatt
consumptions. (average bill)
- The City
required a 24-hour notice for connects to be
done.
- Electric
and water meters are read on the 18th of
each month and are mailed out on the last
day of the month so that they are received
on the 1st. The net amount of the bill
is due by the 10th - gross amount due by
1:00 on the 17th - which is disconnect day.
Partial payments are not accepted
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electrical connects have a mandatory garbage
charge and all water connections have a
mandatory sewer charge.
- Garbage
pick-ups for residents who live on the north
side of the railroad tracks are Monday &
Thursday. Residents on the south side
of the tracks have garbage pick-ups on
Tuesday & Friday. Garbage pick-ups are
subject to change during the week of a
holiday. Information can be found in
the local newspaper or calling City Hall or by
picking up the schedule at City Hall in
January each year.
- A $40.00
reconnect fee is required along with payment
of the utility account before utilities can
be reconnected.
- A $25.00
charge is assessed along with payment of the
utility account for each insufficient check.
- All
delinquent bills must be paid in full before
a new connect can be made.
- For
customer convenience, a night drip box is
located to the left of the front door and a
drop box is in the parking lot across from
City Hall.
- If a gas
connection is required, you will need to
contact CenterPoint (800)
427-7142.
- To receive
cable television service, you need to
contact CMA Cable in La Grange at (800)
272-0038. If any problems arise call
the same number.
- To receive
telephone service call (800) 483-4000.
- The City
does extra pick-ups of leaves and limbs on
alternate Wednesdays for the physically
disabled and elderly who do not have a means
to haul them away. Leaves must be put
into a plastic bag and tightly secured.
Citizens must call City Hall and put their
names on a list by the Tuesday before the
pick-up. Abuse of this program will
result in a charge for the service.
- Citizens
may dump leaves and grass clippings - FREE
OF CHARGE on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM
and Saturdays from 8:00 to 5:00 PM at the
old landfill on South Street.
- Rural
customers may use the dumpsters located on
FM 2672 (High Hill Road), north off of
Highway 90 West - to dump household garbage
ONLY, that has been bagged in Fayette County
bags, which can be purchased at City Hall or
at the dumpsite. A minimum of TEN BAGS
can be purchased at City Hall; However,
individual bags may be purchased at the
dumpsite. Each bag costs $2.00.
- Recycling
Center is open Monday - Wednesday - Saturday
from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is located
at the Fayette County Precinct 4 Warehouse
on FM 2672 (High Hill Road). If you
have any questions concerning recycling,
call (979)743-3250 or City Hall (979)
743-4126.
- The City of
Schulenburg oversees the operations of the
Civic Center (on Hillje Street), The
Community Center (on Anderson Street),
Wolters Park, Pavilion, Pool and the Sports
Complex. Any questions concerning
these places should be directed to City Hall
(979) 743-4126.
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City of Schulenburg
535 N. Main Street ~ P.O. Box 8 ~ Schulenburg, Texas 78956
(979) 743-4126 - fax (979) 743-4760 |
