Billing & Payment Information
Utility bills are due by the 15th of the month.
Payments are accepted inside City Hall and at the drive through window, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Payments can be mailed to:
City of El Campo Utilities
315 E Jackson Street
El Campo, TX 77437
All accounts are subject to a 10% late penalty if payment is not received by the due date. Customers are given credit for all payments placed in the night drop prior to 5:00 PM the day the bills are due. At that point, the second notices are run and customers have 10 days to pay before their account is subject to disconnection. Late fees are not waived. A $25.00 reinstatement fee is added to all delinquent accounts and must be paid in order to reinstate service. After 5:00 p.m. the reinstatement fee is $50.00.
These procedures are adhered to as set forth in the City Ordinance.
Customers do have the option of paying their bill by bank draft. Bank account information can be provided to the clerks and the payment will be deducted from your account on the due date. You will still receive the bill in the mail with the due date that it will be drafted on.
Customers have the ability to set up an online account through WaterSmart to monitor their accounts between bills. They can also set up notifications for usage through the website. The website will also notify you if a water leak is detected. To set up an account, please go to: https://elcampotx.watersmart.com.
Current Rates:
Utility Deposit - $175.00 due at time of application for service ($150.00 deposit and $25.00 meter activation fee)
Water Rates:
Residential - single family only
First 2,000 gallons $14.00
Balance exceeding 2,000 $3.15/thousand gallons
Seniors - Age 65 and up, single family only
First 2,000 gallons $11.20
Balance exceeding 2,000 $2.52/thousand gallons
Click here for the Senior Discount or Disability Discount Application Form.
Disabled - Disabled Veterans or citizens, single family only
**See application for qualification guidelines**
First 2,000 gallons $11.20
Balance exceeding 2,000 $2.52/thousand gallons
Click here for the Senior Discount or Disability Discount Application Form.
Non-residential
First 2,000 gallons $19.00
Balance exceeding 2,000 $3.15/thousand gallons
Bulk Water
First 250,000 gallons is $0.05 per gallon
Balance exceeding 250,000 gallons is $0.015 per gallon**
**Balance restarts annually
Schools
First 2,000 gallons $19.00
Balance exceeding 2,000 $3.15/thousand gallons
Sewer Rates:
All sewer charges shall be based on the current water-billing period.
Residential:
Single family only, sewer capped at 12,000 gallons
First 2,000 gallons $15.25
Balance exceeding 2,000 $4.75/thousand gallons
Seniors - Age 65 and up, single family only
Single family only, sewer capped at 12,000 gallons
First 2,000 gallons $12.20
Balance exceeding 2,000 $3.80/thousand gallons
Disabled - Disabled Veterans or citizens, single family only
Single family only, sewer capped at 12,000 gallons
First 2,000 gallons $12.20
Balance exceeding 2,000 $3.80/thousand gallons
Non-Residential:
First 2,000 gallons $20.15
Balance exceeding 2,000 $4.85/thousand gallons
Schools:
First 2,000 gallons $20.15
Balance exceeding 2,000 $4.85/thousand gallons
Garbage Rates:
The City contracts with Texas Disposal Systems for garbage collection services and all services within the city limits are to be provided by them.
Residential Rate for pick up on Monday & Thursday or Tuesday & Friday with brush service on your second pickup day of the week. Click here to schedule a brush pick up.
Commercial Rate for same pick up schedule.
Commercial Containerized Service is available for set rates according to size and number of pick ups. For rates please call 979.541.5000.
Texas Disposal Systems' Observed Holidays:
New Years Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
*If a holiday falls on an observed service day, pickup will be provided on the following day.