Water Service
For New Water Accounts
- Apply in person at City Hall during regular business hours.
- New connections require a form of Identification for the account point of contact.
- A copy of the ownership papers or rental agreement providing the legal information for the city to access the property for utility services.
- One time connect fee $50 / if no water is currently on if water service is already on then it is only a $15 transfer fee to read the meter for account set up.
- Residential deposit $150 (stays with city until water account is closed, deposit if for final bill and will be used for any remaining balances)
- Commercial deposit $200 (same as above)
- A signed meter contract agreement to go in new Occupant/Customer File.
- First receipt is a copy of the signed agreement with a signature with paid to the employee collecting the fees, signing off that that the money is received.
Water & Sewer Rates
Current rates as of February 16, 2021.
Residential Water Rates
| Type | Measure | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Residential inside city | under 2000 gal | $35.00 |
| Residential inside city | 2001-5000 gal | $4.00 / thousand gal |
| Residential inside city | 5001-7500 gal | $4.00 / thousand gal |
| Residential inside city | 7501-10000 gal | $4.50 / thousand gal |
| Residential inside city | over 10000 gal | $5.00 / thousand gal |
| Residential outside city | under 2000 gal | $45.00 |
| Residential outside city | 2001-5000 gal | $4.00 / thousand gal |
| Residential outside city | 5001-7500 gal | $4.50 / thousand gal |
| Residential outside city | 7501-10000 gal | $5.00 / thousand gal |
| Residential outside city | over 10000 gal | $5.00 / thousand gal |
Commercial Water Rates
| Type | Measure | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial inside city | under 2000 gal | $47.50 |
| Commercial inside city | 2001-5000 gal | $4.00 / thousand gal |
| Commercial inside city | 5001-7500 gal | $4.25 / thousand gal |
| Commercial inside city | 7501-10000 gal | $4.50 / thousand gal |
| Commercial inside city | over 10000 gal | $5.00 / thousand gal |
| Commercial outside city | under 2000 gal | $57.50 |
| Commercial outside city | 2001-5000 gal | $4.00 / thousand gal |
| Commercial outside city | 5001-7500 gal | $4.50 / thousand gal |
| Commercial outside city | 7501-10000 gal | $5.00 / thousand gal |
| Commercial outside city | over 10000 gal | $5.00 / thousand gal |
Residential Sewer Rates
| Type | Measure | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Residential inside city | under 2000 gal | $20.00 |
| Residential inside city | over 2000 gal | $1.00 / thousand gal |
Commercial Sewer Rates
| Type | Measure | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial inside city | under 2000 gal | $25.00 |
| Commercial inside city | over 2000 gal | $1.00 / thousand gal |
Meter Tap Prices and Other Fees
Download for Meter Tap Prices, Sewer Tapping Fee, Road Cutting and Repair Fee, and Extra Charges
Sanitation
Sanitation Dispatching with Trash Truck Services
For New Sanitation Contracts
- New contacts require a form of Identification for the account point of contact.
- A copy of the ownership papers or rental agreement providing the legal information for the city.
- A signed meter contract agreement to go in new Occupant/Customer File on the arranged sanitation services.
- First receipt is a copy of the signed agreement.
Sanitation Rates
Most sanitations fees are included in the water bill:
- Residential Inside city: $17 / month.
- Residential outside city: $24 / month.
- Commercial inside city: start at $26.50 / month. Rate will vary depending on account, pick up dates and times.
- Commercial outside city: start at $38.00 / month. Rate will vary depending on account, pick up dates and times.
Landfill
The Shamrock Landfill is located at 6580 CR 15 (northwest of city). From Shamrock head north on US-83 to CR Z, turn west on CR Z, 1.3 miles to CR 15, turn north on CR 15, 1/2 mile to landfill.
The landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Closed on Sundays, holidays, and when there is inclement weather.
1st Saturday of each month is Residential Free Dump Day, this applies to all regular household items, tree limbs, grass, furniture, and etc. Commercial Fees still apply such as shingles, construction demo, and other materials etc.
Landfill Fee Schedule
| Item / Load | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 Small Item | $5.00 |
| Appliances (Large) | $5.00 - $10.00 |
| Furniture | $5.00 - $10.00 |
| Pickup Load | $10.00 - $25.00 |
| Pickup Bed with Sideboards | $10.00 - $25.00 |
| Trailer: Small | $10.00 |
| Trailer: Medium 10-12 ft. | $15.00 |
| Trailer: Large 12 ft. & up | $20.00 and up |
| Trailer: Utility (Car Hauler) | $50.00 - $150.00 |
| Bobtail Truck with Scale Ticket | $50.00 per ton |
| Dead Animals | Small $5 / Large $10.00 |
| Septic Sewage | $50.00 per 2000 gals |
| Minimum Charge | $10.00 |
| Extra Charge for Wire Accounting to Size | |
| Scale Weight: | $50.00 per ton |
Utility Billing Policy
All monthly water meter readings and required rereads shall be completed between the 10th and 15th of each month. Utility bills will be prepared and mailed out each month between the 24th and 26th.
Utility payments are due on or before the 10th. At 8:00 AM on the 11th late fees will be assessed and late notices prepared and mailed out. Should the 10th occur on a Saturday or Sunday, late fees will be assessed at 8:00 AM on the following Monday.
Utility payments not received by the 20th will be considered delinquent. At 8:00 AM on the 21st a termination/cutoff list will be prepared, and services will be disconnected on this date. Should the 20th occur on a Saturday or Sunday we will honor the following Monday and then prepare the cutoff list and disconnect services on Tuesday.
Reconnect fees will be assessed. Only City of Shamrock employees can reconnect service after customer has been disconnected for non-payment. Any service turned back on by the customer will be assessed a self-connect or tampering fee of $100 for first offense and $200 for any offense thereafter.
If you have any questions about your utility bill, please call City Hall at 806-256-3281 during regular business hours.