MUDs in HGSD Regulatory Area 3 that do not meet the HGSD surface water conversion requirements as mandated by the Texas Legislature would be forced to pay the HGSD’s $11.86 per 1000 gallons disincentive fee.

WHCRWA

$4.35 /1000 gallons

HGSD

$11.86 /1000 gallons

Year Groundwater Fee Surface Water HGSD Disincentive Fee
2024 $3.95 $4.35 $11.86
2023 $3.95 $4.35 $10.78
2022 $3.70 $4.10 $9.80
2021 $3.45 $3.85 $9.58
2020 $3.20 $3.60 $9.24
2019 $2.95 $3.35 $9.00
2018 $2.70 $3.10 $8.75
2017 $2.45 $2.85 $8.46
2016 $2.25 $2.65 $7.00
2015 $2.05 $2.45 $7.00
2014 $1.90 $2.30 $7.00
2013 $1.90 $2.30 $7.00
2012 $1.75 $2.15 $5.00
2011 $1.55 $1.85 $5.00
2010 $1.25 $1.25 $5.00
2009 $0.95 $1.25 $3.50
2008 $0.85 $1.15 $3.50
2007 $0.75 $1.05 $3.50
2006 $0.65 $0.95 $3.50
2005 $0.50 $0.80 $3.50
2004 $0.50 NA $3.50
2003 $0.50 NA $3.50
2002 $0.18 NA $3.50