Organic mulches shield the soil from heat and wind, reducing soil moisture loss. A good layer of mulch, two to four inches of bark, composted material or straw, can also slow weed growth and improve soil quality. Commercial mulches which can be found in most nurseries and superstores include shredded cypress, pine bark, and cotton seed hulls. Pro rata is a one-time assessment placed against each property in the City to partially defray the cost of water and sewer infrastructure. If installing a meter requires more than 15 feet of line, an additional charge for extra footage will be added.
Water is metered and billed based on consumption, plus a monthly meter fee.
Your bill is then figured in the following manner. Surface water is treated by disinfection to remove bacteria. Lubbock's average water customer uses approximately 170 gallons of water per day. There is the same amount of water on earth as there was 3 billion years ago. Today many more demands are placed on the same amount of water.