Sherman is jacking up water rates, but only for the big industrial players. The city claims it's to pay for much-needed infrastructure upgrades. So, will this mean higher bills for the rest of us?
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
While the city says it's only hitting the big guys, it's worth watching if those costs trickle down to your monthly bill.
Big businesses that use a ton of water might see their bills go up, which helps the city fund repairs.
No groups negatively affected
As the city of Sherman prepares to set a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, city officials received an update on where the city’s utility rates stand in 2026. City Manager Zac Flores presented the findings of a recent rate survey that found Sherman’s total utility rates for water, sewer and solid waste services are the lowest in both Collin and Grayson County.The update comes as the city is predicting a difficult budget year for 2026-2027.
Sherman considers raising water rates for infrastructure upgrades KXII
Sherman raises water rates for large industrial users KXII
Water bills may increase for Sherman residents and businesses KXII
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