UTILITIES

WATER UTILITIES

The City of Tyler Water Utilities supplies and distributes water and sanitary sewer services. The average daily water use is 18 million gallons. The sources of the City’s water are Lake Tyler, Lake Tyler East, Lake Bellwood, and Lake Palestine. The depth of the most productive aquifer is greater than 750 feet. Elevated storage capacity is 8.5 million gallons and ground storage capacity is 5.5 million gallons. Production capabilities are 72 MGD.

Water Cost (6" meter) 10,000 gallons $46.83 25,000 gallons $80.73 60,000 gallons $132.53 Per 1,000 gallons after 25,000 gallons $1.48 Per 1,000 gallons after 1,000,000 gallons $1.22 Per 1,000 gallons after 5,000,000 gallons $1.17

Water Analysis (ppm) Bicarbonate 74.3 Manganese 0.007 Calcium 12.1 Fluoride 0.50 Nitrate 0.58 Sulfate 27.3 Magnesium 7.00 Chloride 23.3

SANITARY SEWERS/SEWAGE

The City of Tyler has sanitary sewage systems connected to two treatment plants which are permitted by the State of Texas and the EPA. Average daily use at both plants is 13 million gallons per day. Industrial sewage discharge must comply with all TPDES pretreatment requirements.

Industrial Sewer Service Cost 10,000 gallons $57.08 25,000 gallons $67.08 60,000 gallons $107.08 Per 1,000 gallons after 25,000 gallons $1.00 Per 1,000 gallons after 1,000,000 gallons $0.83 Per 1,000 gallons after 5,000,000 gallons $0.75

LANDFILL

Greenwood Farms Landfill (12920 FM 2767, 903.566.5007) is operated by Olympic/Allied Waste Systems. The regular disposal fee is $6.50 per cubic yard, with special prices for appliances and tires. City of Tyler Residents may deposit one load of refuse per month at no charge by presenting a current Water Utility bill and valid driver’s license.

RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDERS

As of January 2002, Texas residential, commercial, and industrial users can choose their Retail Electric Provider (REP). The table below is an example of REPs providing electric service for residential and small commercial users within the 75701 zip code in Tyler, TX as of November 2007. Rates and terms change daily. Visit www.powertochoose.org for the latest rate information - see sample from website below:

Retail Electric Providers (Sample Rates) Average Price per kWh (1,000 kWh) Accent Energy Texas 800.928.7775 $.129 GEXA Energy Corp. 866.961.9399 $.112 Commerce Energy 800.353.2874 $.122 Greenmountain Energy 866.767.5818 $.134 ECONergy Energy Co. 888.601.2178 $.117 Reliant Energy 888.315.1558 $.118 First Choice Power, Inc 866.469.2464 $.116 TXU Energy Co. 877.460.7066 $.120

NATURAL GAS

CenterPoint Energy is the natural gas provider for the City of Tyler. The average pressure of the main distribution line is 20 pounds per square inch and the heat content is 1,000 BTU/cubic foot. Transportation service available for Commercial and Industrial Customers using a minimum of 50 MCF per day.

Large Colume/Industrial Cost Monthly Usage 500 MCF $5,075 2,000 MCF $19,998 5,000 MCF $49,800