Four Corner - Texas Water Development Board

to a surcharge to cover operation, maintenance and administrative costs. Most utility
districts contract with an operations company to maintain their water and sewer facilities
using state licensed operating personnel.
Costs for operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems and the water
distribution systems vary between different municipalities and utility districts within the
southeast Texas area. Larger, more complex systems require more intensive operator
involvement in day to day operations. However, the major maintenance/operational issue
for proposed water and wastewater systems for the Four Comers area will be the
lift/pumping stations. Because the facilities involve mechanical and electrical equipment,
the potential for breakdown exists. Based upon reviews of operation and administration
costs for similar types of water distribution and wastewater collection systems in the
area, an annual budget amount of $50,000 to $100,000 could be expected for the Four
Corners area.
Projected water and sewer rates for the Four Corners area are $16/month for water and
$24/month for sewer. Total projected annual income from 350 connections is $168,000.
Utilizing the cost per connection presented in this report, the cost per connection for
water and sewer service for this project is $23,146.
Estimated Construction Cost
Kings bridge
Capitol Recovery
TOTAL Project Cost
$7,502,355
395,230 (water)
203,500 (sewer)
$8,101,085
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