The Water Department is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have an emergency during weekends or after hours, call the Martin County Sheriffs Department at (432)756-3336 and ask for the City employee that is on call. The water clerk is Lois Jenkins.
Water Rates
| In City Residential/Commercial Rate | |
| Base – (minimum billing 3,000 gallons) | $36.17 |
| Per 1,000 gallons over 3,000 gallons and under 14,999 | $4.27 |
| Over 14,999 gallons | $4.96 |
| Out of City | |
| Base – (minimum billing 3,000 gallons) | $72.34 |
| Per 1,000 gallons over 3,000 gallons | $8.54 |
| Over 14,999 gallon | $9.92 |
| Raw Water | |
| Base – (minimum billing 3,000 gallons) | $35.35 |
Sewer Rates
| In City | |
| Residential | $26.77 |
| Commercial | $27.00 |
| 0–10,000 Gals. of water usage | $27.00 |
| Each 1,000 gals. over minimum | $1.50 |
| Out of City | |
| Residential | $53.54 |
| Commercial | $54.00 |
| 0–10,000 Gals. of water usage | $54.00 |
| Each 1,000 Gals. over minimum | $3.00 |
Service Charges & Fees** (These fees are doubled outside City Limits)
| 3/4″ to 5/8″ Water Taps | $900.00 |
| 1″ Water Taps | $1,033.00 |
| 1 1/2″ Water Taps | Quoted on Request |
| 2″ or Greater Water Taps | Quoted on Request |
| Pavement Cuts | 200.00 minimum |
| Sewer Tap Permits | $600.00 |
| Late Charges (Water, Sewer & Garbage) | 20% |
| After Hours Service Call | $100.00 |
| Reconnect Fee | $50.00 |
| Deposits In City | $200.00+ |
| Commercial Deposits | $200.00+ |
| Return Check Fee | $25.00 |
| Tax Rate (Maintenance & Operation) | 1.17% |
| *Hotel/Motel deposits are a minimum of $2,000.00 for services. | |
*Nursing Home deposits are a minimum of $2,000.00 for services. |
**Fees are subject to change due to fluctuation in material cost**
Sanitary Landfill
Persons who reside in the City of Stanton and Martin County will not be charged a landfill fee for the disposal of any item connected with the cleanup and maintenance of a residence or grounds.
Sanitation Rates
| In City (All Rates Subject to Tax) | |
| Residential (Shared) | $19.11 |
| Extra Pickup (Residential) | $25.00 |
| Small Business (Shared) | $55.00 |
| 2 Commercial Pickups (per dumpster) | $70.00 |
| 3 Commercial Pickups (per dumpster) | $90.00 |
| 5 Commercial Pickups (per dumpster) | $100.00 |