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New Service Information
All customers need to complete a service application at the Water District office located at 1911 F.M. 517 East in Dickinson. At the time of application, a deposit will be needed for each service connection.
Single-Family Residence:
Owned by the customer - $150
Rental Unit - $150
Commercial deposits are determined by anticipated consumption.
 
Monthly Rates for Water District Customers
Water Service Rates Within the Water District Boundaries:
Base Rate With No Consumption - $6.80
Water Charge per 1000 gallons, first 2000 gallons - $0.50 per 1000 gallons
Water charge - 2000 gallons to 6000 gallons $4.05 gallons per 1000 gallons,
Water charge - 6000 gallons and up $4.25 per 1000 gallons

Sewer Service Rates Within District Boundaries:
First 2,000 gallons per month (minimum per unit) $11.50
Usage over 2,000 gallons per month (per 1,000 gallons) $ 2.25

In addition to the monthly water and sewer charges, your water bill will also include a 'Texas' charge which is a 0.5% fee assessed and paid to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as required by state law. This fee applies to all accounts.

Other Services Billed
The Dickinson Water District also provides billing services on behalf of the City of Dickinson municipal government (www.ci.dickinson.tx.us). These include garbage fees and drainage utility fees. The Water District also solicits monthly donations on behalf of the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department.

Water, Sewer, and Gas Plumbing Inspections
Permit and inspection fees are required for any plumbing additions or modifications prior to work being started. Permits are issued by the Building Inspections Department at City Hall, located at 2716 F.M. 517 East, Dickinson, Texas. Contact the Plumbing Inspector at (281) 337-2489 to discuss these regulations before beginning the design phase of your project.


Local Property Tax
Galveston County WCID#1 does assess a local property tax.
The 2005 tax rate is $0.241490 cents per $100.00 of assessed property value.

Service Hours
The Water Company offers 24-hour, 7-days per week emergency service for all customers. Just call the office number and a representative will dispatch a service person.

Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Phone 281-337-1576

 



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