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'Very high' Pflugerville utility rate frustrates customer
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: David Barer , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Another factor is the construction of a secondary water line into Lake Pflugerville.
A utility rate issue is affecting a nearby city. The city of Pflugerville has a water rate that is considered very high. This has caused frustration for at least one customer.
The city attributes the high rate to various major projects. These include expanding a water plant and building a new wastewater treatment plant. Another factor is the construction of a secondary water line into Lake Pflugerville.
Further details about the situation in Pflugerville are available from local news sources, including KXAN. For more information on the high utility rate and the city's projects, readers can consult these sources.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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