Water meters are read between the 20th-22nd of each month. Water bills are mailed out on or before the 1st of each month. If you do not receive your bill the first week of the month, please contact us at (806)562-3531. Payments are due by the 15th of every month before 5 PM. The 25th of each month, payments must be in by 1:00 P.M. so your water is not shut-off for nonpayment.
A 10% late fee will be added for bills paid after the 15th.
$50 re-connect fee during business hours; $100 after business hours
*NOTICE: Its is illegal to turn your water on (TEXAS PENAL CODE, Section 31.04- THEFT OF SERVICE)
Utility Rates:
The following rates for water utility service are hereby established:
Gallons used base rate
1. 0-3,000 $30.00
2. 5-10,000 per each 1,000 gallons $2.75
3. 5-10,000 per each 1,000 gallons $3.00
4. 10-20,000 per each 1,000 gallons $3.25
5. 20-50,000 per each 1,000 gallons $3.25
6. 50,000 plus per each 1,000 gallons $3.75
Yard or Irrigation meter shall have rates set:
Gallons used base rate
7. 0-3,000 $0
8. 3-5,000 per each 1,000 gallons $2.25
9. 5-10,000 per each 1,000 gallons $2.75
10. 10-20,000 per each 1,000 gallons $3.00
11. 20-50,000 per each 1,000 gallons $3.25
12. 50,000 plus per each 1,000 gallons $3.75
Rates for residents that live outside the city limits:
Gallons Used base rate
1. 0-3,000 $60.00
2. 3-5,000 per each 1,000 gallons $5.00
3. 5-10,000 per each 1,000 gallons $6.00
4. 10-20,000 per each 1,000 gallons $6.50
5. 20-50,000 per each 1,000 gallons $7.00
6. 50,000 plus per each 1,000 gallons $7.50
The customer shall also pay the chemical charge and the capital improvement fees.
Rates for Sewer Charges:
Residential Customers shall be charged a base fee of $20.00 per month
Commercial Customers shall be charged a base fee of $20.00 per month and shall be set to reflect the amount of sewer pumped by water consumption reflected by the water meter reading:
Gallons Used Base Rate
1. 1.5 yard dumpster $47.00
2. 3 yard dumpster $77.00
3. 4 yard dumpster $122.00
NEW RESIDENTS:
New residents to Ropesville, Tx please come by City Hall to fill out form for new account. A $200 deposit and a copy of your current driver’s license is required. Please provide correct street address AND a correct mailing address as some areas do not have street delivery.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Mail Payments to:
City of Ropesville
P.O. Box 96
Ropesville, Tx 79358
Pay in person at City Hall, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After hours, deposit payment at the drop-off box located at the main entrance of City Hall.
If paying by check/money order, please make check/money order payable to City of Ropesville and include your account number.
Pay Online:
The payment processing company charges a non-refundable service fee to cardholders who use this service. Just stop by our office or give us a call at (806)562-3531or pay from the comfort of your home or office by using our online payment service. Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express or Visa.
Click on the link below to make your payment.
Mandatory Water Notice:
Please make sure to read the water and chlorine notice. Our fluoride levels are a little high, therefore, we should take some precautions. The City is doing its best to contain these levels.
Please Read these Public Announcement:
The Water Maintenance Personnel would like to ask everybody to please do not flush needles, tampons or wet wipes, disposable wipes down the toilet. They are causing problems to the Sewer Pumps and the repairs to correct the problem may cause the city water bills to go up.
For more information, our current quarterly newsletter is available.