Water, wastewater, power, natural gas, and fiber are in place in Rockdale today, with capacity available for new industry.
- 750,000Gallons per day of available water capacity
- 800,000Gallons per day of available wastewater capacity
- 96 psiWater pressure in the city system
- 25%Lower industrial power prices in Texas than the U.S. average
Sources: City of Rockdale; U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Annual (2024 industrial average: Texas 6.12¢/kWh, U.S. 8.13¢/kWh).
Utility Availability
Water
The City of Rockdale has 750,000 gallons per day of water capacity available after all current demand, without drilling a new well or expanding the treatment plant. Pressure in the city system is 96 psi.
Rockdale's water comes entirely from groundwater in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, including the Simsboro Sand, among the most productive aquifers in Texas. A Water and Wastewater Master Plan is underway to plan for future growth.
Wastewater
The City of Rockdale has 800,000 gallons per day of wastewater treatment capacity available.
Electricity
Oncor is the local transmission and delivery provider. Rockdale is on the ERCOT grid and in Texas's competitive electricity market, so customers choose their retail electricity provider and shop for the best rate.
Industrial power prices in Texas averaged 6.12 cents per kWh in 2024, about 25% below the U.S. average of 8.13 cents.
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy is the local natural gas provider and designs service around each project's needs.
Fiber and Broadband
Two providers serve Rockdale with fiber and broadband: Nextlink and AT&T.
Solid Waste
BVR Waste & Recycling is the City of Rockdale's solid waste provider, with commercial service sized to each customer.
At the Rockdale Industrial Park
- Oncor substation directly across the road
- 8-inch water line extension
- 12-inch wastewater line extension
Water and Wastewater Rates
Commercial rates inside the city limits, effective April 13, 2026.
| Meter | Minimum |
|---|---|
| 3/4" or less | $51.51 |
| 1" | $70.22 |
| 1-1/2" | $116.76 |
| 2" | $173.37 |
| 3" | $303.86 |
| 4" | $490.97 |
| Monthly use | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0–7,000 gallons | $5.64 |
| 7,001–50,000 gallons | $7.33 |
| Over 50,000 gallons | $9.52 |
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monthly minimum | $24.57 |
| Per 1,000 gallons, all volumes | $7.63 |
| Tap | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water, 3/4" | $1,050.00 |
| Water, 1" | $1,102.50 |
| Water, 1-1/2" | $1,155.00 |
| Water, 2" and larger | Set by Public Works |
| Wastewater, 4" | $945.00 |
| Wastewater, 6" | $997.00 |
Source: City of Rockdale Fee Schedule. Rates are set by the Rockdale City Council and may change.
Utility Contacts
| Utility | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Water and wastewater | Jerald Brunson, Public Works Director, City of Rockdale | 512-446-2511 |
| City services | Tim Kelty, City Manager, City of Rockdale | 512-446-2511 |
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