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Galveston County WCID #1 and the Gulf Coast Water Authority (GCWA), our community’s wholesale water provider, have issued their 2022 annual water quality reports. WCID #1’s 2022 report shows that our drinking water meets or exceeds all federal and state standards and is safe.

WCID #1 will hold an election on May 6, 2023, on the issuance of $33 million in bonds to fund extensive infrastructure repair and improvement projects.

As part of annual, routine system maintenance, the Gulf Coast Water Authority (GCWA) will temporarily change its water disinfection process from a combination of chlorine and ammonia (chloramine) to chlorine only April 10-24, 2023.

Starting January 2023, Texas Utility Help will cover past-due amounts PLUS future water and wastewater bills through September 30, 2023, at $85 per month.

The Public Utility Commission’s rule in Title 16, Chapter 24 Texas Admin. Code § 24.173(d) prohibits GALVESTON COUNTY WCID #1 (the “District”) from imposing a late fee or from disconnecting your retail water or sewer service for nonpayment of bills that are due during an extreme weather emergency until after the emergency is over.

When freezing temperatures threaten our area, be prepared by locating your water shutoff valve, protecting exposed pipes and outside faucets, and keeping emergency supplies on hand. Also, follow WCID #1 on social media for updates and sign up here for Dickinson WCID1 Alerts.

The WCID #1 is proud to support Dickinson Art Guild’s community art project by sponsoring a Great Blue Heron sculpture. The Great Blue Heron by artist Jeanne Nelson is displayed outside the district office on FM 517 East. Each heron sculpture represents a donation to the preservation of the bayou, funding for future arts programs, and the general welfare of the city.

The WCID #1 Board of Directors has approved a water and sewer rate increase beginning in November 2022. The average customer using 5,000 gallons a month will see an increase of about $8.75 a month. The rate was needed to fund rising operating costs due to inflation, pay competitive salaries, increased bond payments from 2012 bonds, and cost of water meter replacements district-wide.

Free hazardous waste and electronics recycling services are available for Dickinson’s water district residential customers by appointment at the Stella Roberts Recycling Center in Pearland. This service is offered through a partnership with the nonprofit Keep Pearland Beautiful.

WCID #1 is changing the way it lists charges on its water bill so that customers can see what they are paying for water, sanitary sewer, and garbage collection services.