The District operates on a quarterly billing cycle. Meters must be read within 10 days before or after the last day of each month. Water Production Reports (meter readings) must be submitted within 30 days of the end of the quarter. Late reports will be subject to a late fee of fifty dollars ($50) per billing account. Invoices will be generated within 15 days from the Water Production Report Deadlines and payment is due no later than 60 days from the end of the applicable quarterly billing period.
Report Usage and Billing Table
Applicable Quarterly Reporting Period | Water Meter Reading Must Occur and Be Recorded on Monthly Meter Log Between | Water Production Report Deadlines (Date by Which Report of Monthly Usage Must be Submitted to District) | Water Use Payment Deadlines |
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Quarter 1: January 1 to March 31 | January 21 to February 10 (additional day added into end of time frame to account for leap years) | April 30 | May 30 |
Quarter 2: April 1 to June 30 | April 20 to May 10 May 20 to June 10 June 20 to July 10 | July 30 | August 30 |
Quarter 3: July 1 to September 30 | July 21 to August 10
| October 30 | November 29 |
Quarter 4: October 1 to December 31 | October 21 to November 10 November 20 to December 10 December 21 to January 10 | January 30 | March 1*
extended by one day during leap years for consistency |
Can I pay online?
Yes. When invoices are emailed, a link to the online payment system is provided. If you would like to receive invoices via email, please contact our office.
Will I receive an invoice for my usage or do I have to calculate it myself?
The District will generate an invoice for all accounts that submit meter readings no later than 30 days after the end of the quarter. If you have not submitted your meter readings by that time, an invoice will not be generated until the next quarter.
Is there a penalty if I do not submit my meter readings on time?
Yes, a late fee of $50 per billing account is assessed automatically. You may also be charged penalties for a major violation for failing to submit meter readings within the required time-frame. The first violation fee is $500. The fee for a second violation within 3 years is $1000. A third violation within 3 years can result in a civil suit and additional penalties. Details on this can be found in Appendix A in the District Rules.
What is the current fee schedule? How much will I owe?
The current fee schedule is available HERE.
How do I report my meter readings?
Please visit report usage page for information on reporting your usage to the District.
Are there late fees if I do not pay my bill on time?
Yes, a late fee of 15% is automatically assessed after the bill is due.
What if I feel my bill is not accurate?
Please call the District office at (855) 426-4433 to discuss any potential errors on billing or on submitted meter readings. The District can only correct errors we are made aware of, so please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have regarding your billing.
Phone: (855) 426-4433, Fax: (903) 786-8211
Meeting Location: Pilot Point ISD Administration
829 S. Harrison St.
Pilot Point, TX 76258
Mailing Address: PO Box 508 Gainesville, TX 76241
Office Address: 5100 Airport Drive Denison, TX 75020
Meetings Held: TBA
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