What is the GRP/LSGCD charge on my bill?
These are two separate fees that Lakeland Section 4 is charged by different entities for each 1,000 that is pumped out of the ground. Lakeland passes these charges onto their customers as a per 1,000 gallon charge. This is why you will see this amount increase on your bill when your water usage increases.
The current rate is a total of $3.58 for each 1,000 gallons that you are billed. Of this $0.11 goes to Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District (LSGCD) and $3.47 goes to the Groundwater Reduction Plan (GRP) that Lakeland Section 4 is a part of (through the San Jacinto River Authority).
You can find the applicable websites for these entities below:
For Your Information
- Water meters are read monthly around the 22nd of the month.
- Water bills are mailed out no later than the 1st of the month.
- Bills are always due on the 16th of the month (Customer's are given until the next business day if the 16th is on a weekend)
- A $5.00 late fee is added to all unpaid accounts the day after the due date.
- If services are disconnected for nonpayment a $25.00 disconnect/reconnect fee will be added.
New Construction Requirements
Contact the operations or billing office in order to obtain the proper paperwork needed in order to connect water service at a new property. Once the paperwork is completed and the fees are paid you will be given the letter to take to Montgomery County to pull your county building permit.
Application For Water Service
In order to connect water service (or transfer it into your name) an original (no copies can be accepted) application, all applicable fees and a copy of the applications photo ID must be submitted.
Once all of the fees (cash, check or money order only) and paperwork are received, our office will connect water service to your property within 36 hours.