Kingsland Municipal Utility District
100 Ingram Street, Kingsland, TX 78639
Mailing: PO Box 748, Kingsland, TX 78639
325.388.4559
MONTHLY WASTEWATER FEES, CHARGES AND RATES
Notes:
Definitions:
TYPE OF SERVICE | FEE, CHARGE OR RATE |
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Single Family Residential Served by Simplex Grinder Pump or Gravity Flow Connection | $26.00 per month for each separate structure that contains a service unit |
Single Family Residential Served by Duplex Grinder Pump or Gravity Flow Connection |
$52.00 per month or $26 per month for each separate structure that contains a service unit, whichever is greater |
Manufactured Home Parks | $26.00 per manufactured home space |
Assisted Living Centers and Elderly Housing | $26 per month per service unit |
Apartments (single, multiple & assisted living) | $26 per month per service unit |
Hotels /Motels / Lodges (regardless of occupancy) | Applicable Single Family Rate applied to each two service units |
Travel Trailer Parks (RV’s) (regardless of occupancy) | Applicable Single Family Rate applied to each three RV units |
Business Establishments (excluding Industrial users) Served by Simplex Grinder Pump or Gravity Flow Connection | $26.00 per service unit per month |
Business Establishments (excluding Industrial users) Served by Duplex Grinder Pump or Gravity Flow Connection | $52.00 per month or $26 per month for each separate structure that contains a service unit, whichever is greater |
Education Facilities | Determined on a case-by-case basis |
Special Hardship Rates (on written application and determination of hardship) | Standard hardship rate: $20.50 per month |
Volumetric Rates |
$0.26 per 100 gallons for structures and services not otherwise provided herein, based on metered water service |
Laundromats |
$0.26 per 100 gallons, based on metered water service |
Car Washes (Phosphate levels not to exceed 40mg/Liter from a single grab sample) | $26.00 per wash bay per month, unmetered or $0.26 per 100 gallons for metered water service |
Nursing Homes |
$0.26 per 100 gallons based on metered water service |
Recreational Vehicles | $8.67 per month per recreational vehicle* * For recreational vehicle parks, the owner of the park shall be responsible for payment of the fee for each recreational vehicle. * For lots with only a recreational vehicle, the customer shall be responsible for payment of the fee. * For lots with a residence and a recreational vehicle, the customer shall be responsible for payment of the $26 monthly fee for the single family residence and the $8.67 monthly fee for each recreational vehicle. |
(Accounts are due in full at the District office on the 10th day of each month; provided that, if the 10th day of a month is a Saturday, Sunday or official State holiday, accounts are due in full on the next KMUD business day following the 10th day of the month. Accounts become delinquent on the day following the due date.) |
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Time Past Due |
Action Taken |
Fees / Penalties |
Next day after the due date | Late payment fee assessed | 20% of monthly bill |
First business day after the 10th day following the due date. |
Mail notice, both in English and Spanish, that service will be disconnected on the first business day after the 15th day following the due date, if bill remains delinquent. |
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First business day after the 15th day following the due date. |
1. Sewer Service Disconnected 2. Sign on door reporting disconnection |
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Request for variance to late fee policy must be submitted to the General Manager in writing. |
Variances to policy will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the General Manager. Variances will be considered strictly on account of extraordinary circumstances, also taking into account the customer’s payment history. |
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Notes Regarding Disconnection of Service: 1. Payment of the delinquent sum, including late fees, must be paid in full to prevent disconnection of service. 2. Service will not be disconnected to a customer that enters into a payment agreement with the District and provides timely payment in accordance with the terms of the agreement. |
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SERVICE DEPOSITS |
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A service deposit of $100.00 shall be paid to the District by each applicant for wastewater service as a condition of service, including existing customers that establish service at a new address. Security deposits shall be held by the District to assure prompt payment of all charges for wastewater service. At its option, the District may apply all or any part of a customer’s security deposit against any delinquent bill of the customer. Upon discontinuation of service, the deposit shall be applied against amounts due whether because of the customer’s delinquency or upon the customer’s request. Any portion of the deposit remaining after deduction of such amounts shall be refunded to the customer. In no event shall the security deposit bear interest for the benefit of the customer. A Service Deposit is required of any customer as a condition of restoration of service, regardless of payment history, if wastewater service has been discontinued for nonpayment. |
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RENTAL PROPERTIES |
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MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND CHARGES |
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Tap Fees (Any party desiring to make a new service connection to KMUD's wastewater system shall pay a tap fee at the time of application for service. No connection shall be made until the tap fee is paid in full). | $1,500 |
Moving of a grinder or any parts thereof shall be performed by a licensed plumber and/or electrician in accordance with KMUD specifications and with KMUD-approved components. KMUD inspection is required prior to a return to service. (Customer is responsible for any component replacement costs) |
$100.00 |
Reconnection (following disconnection requested by customer) | $75.00 |
Reconnection Fee (following disconnection for delinquency) | $75.00 |
Transfer existing service to a new customer | $30.00 |
Penalty inspection fee for tampering or unapproved connection | $500.00 plus any expenses |
Returned Check Charge |
$30.00 |
Penalties and Charges for Failure to Comply with Grease Trap Ordinance Requirements |
1st Violation- Issuance of Notice of Violation and Surcharge as provided in Grease Trap Ordinance 2nd Violation- without Corrective Action- $200.00 Civil Penalty 3rd Violation- without Corrective Action- Termination of Service until violation corrected and all fees and charges are paid. |
In Case of Emergency, call the office number: 325-388-4559.
After office hours, your call will be transferred to the District's "On-Call" personnel.
Additional Information on:
Wastewater Service Installation Septic Tank Service and Dumping
RV Sewage Tank Dumping