MANVEL, Texas -- Manvel City Council is considering a 14. 9% overall increase in water and wastewater rate revenue for fiscal year 2026-27 to help close a projected gap in the utility fund, following a budget update at its Aug. 17 workshop.

Under the proposed scenario, the residential combined minimum bill for the first 2,000 gallons would increase by about $9 per month, city documents show.

The current residential rates for the first 2,000 gallons are $28. 36 for water and $34. 03 for wastewater, for a combined minimum bill of $62. 39 per month.