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Utilities
- Billing
Department
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| Water
Rates (Inside City Limits) |
| The
following monthly rates shall be charged for water sold by the city: |
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Individually
metered single-family residential properties
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$9.31
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For
the first 3,000 gallons
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$2.15
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For
each additional 1,000 gallons
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Multi-family
residential, not individually metered, and commercial
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For
the first 3,000 gallons
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$11.58
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5/8"
x 3/4" Meter
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$11.58
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1"
Meter
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$15.44
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1½"
Meter
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$23.10
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2"
Meter
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$30.92
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3"
Meter
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$46.20
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4"
Meter
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$77.23
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6"
Meter
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$2.15
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For
each additional 1,000 gallons
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| Water
Rates (Outside City Limits) |
| The
following monthly rates shall be charged for water sold by the city:
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Individually metered single-family residential properties |
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$11.64
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For
the first 3,000 gallons
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$2.69
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For
each additional 1,000 gallons
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Multi-family
residential, not individually metered, and commercial
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For
the first 3,000 gallons
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$14.48
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5/8"
x 3/4" Meter
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$14.48
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1"
Meter
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$19.30
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1½"
Meter
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$28.88
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2"
Meter
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$38.65
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3"
Meter
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$57.75
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4"
Meter
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$96.54
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6"
Meter
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$2.69
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For
each additional 1,000 gallons
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| Sanitary
Sewer Rates (Inside City Limits) |
| For
accounts that purchase water from the city, the following rates shall
be charged for sanitary sewer by the city: |
| Individually
metered single-family residential properties |
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$6.95
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For
the first 3,000 gallons of water consumption
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$1.32
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For
each additional 1,000 gallons of water consumption
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$26.68
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Maximum
residential bill
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| Multifamily
residential, not individually metered, and commercial |
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$6.95
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For
the first 3,000 gallons of water consumption
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$1.32
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For
each additional 1,000 gallons of water consumption
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| For
accounts that do not purchase water from the city, the same rates
will apply; however, these accounts will be billed by their water
service provider on the City's behalf. |
| Sanitary
Sewer Rates (Outside City Limits) |
| For
accounts that purchase water from the city, the following rates shall
be charged for sanitary sewer by the city: |
| Individually
metered single-family residential properties |
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$8.69
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For
the first 3,000 gallons of water consumption
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$1.65
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For
each additional 1,000 gallons of water consumption
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$33.35
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Maximum
residential bill
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| Multifamily
residential, not individually metered, and commercial |
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$8.69
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For
the first 3,000 gallons of water consumption
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$1.65
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For
each additional 1,000 gallons of water consumption
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| For
accounts that do not purchase water from the city, a fixed rate of
$19.35 will be billed monthly. These accounts will be billed by their
water service provider on the City's behalf. |
| Average
Uitility Bill Comparison |
| Residential
- 85 Units 8,500 Gallons 5/8 " |
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$21.16
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Water
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$14.23
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Sewer
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$35.39
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Total
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| Commercial
- 95 Units 9,500 Gallons 5/8" |
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$25.58
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Water
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$15.55
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Sewer
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$41.13
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Total
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| Water
Tap Fees |
| The
tap fee required to be paid in advance of making a tap into the city
water system is shown below. 3" meters and above shall be adjusted
to reflect the actual cost incurred in making such tap and such adjusted
amount shall be the actual tap fee included in the amount paid to
the city prior to water service being supplied to the location involved.
Customer will be billed or reimbursed based on actual cost of materials
and work performed. The fees shall be as follows: |
| Inside
City Limits |
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Meter
Size
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Tap Fee(1)
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Deposit
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Total
Amount
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5/8"
x 3/4"
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$325
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$50
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$375
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1"
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$485
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$60
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$545
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1½"
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$950
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$100
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$1,050
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2"
Turbo
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$1,235
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$150
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$1,385
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2"
Compound
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$2,110
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$175
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$2,285
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3"
Turbo
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$2,815
(2)
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$175
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$2,990
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3"
Compound
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$3,550
(2)
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$250
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$3,800
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4"
Turbo
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$3,865
(2)
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$300
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$4,165
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4"
Compound
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$5,255
(2)
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$365
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$5,620
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6"
Turbo
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$5,000
(2)
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$500
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$5,500
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6"
Compound
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$7,470
(2)
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$725
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$8,195
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| Outside
City Limits (X 1.25) |
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Meter
Size
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Tap Fee(1)
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Deposit
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Total
Amount
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5/8"
x 3/4"
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$62.50
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$468.75
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1"
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$606.25
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$75.00
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$681.25
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1½"
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$1,187.50
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$125.00
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$1,312.50
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2"
Turbo
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$1,543.75
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$187.50
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$1,731.25
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2"
Compound
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$2,637.50
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$218.75
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$2,856.25
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3"
Turbo
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$3,518.75
(2)
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$218.75
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$3,737.50
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3"
Compound
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$4,437.50
(2)
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$312.50
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$4,750.00
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4"
Turbo
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$4,831.25
(2)
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$375.00
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$5,206.25
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4"
Compound
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$6,568.75
(2)
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$456.25
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$7,025.00
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6"
Turbo
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$6,250.00
(2)
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$625.00
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$6,875.00
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6"
Compound
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$9,337.50
(2)
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$906.25
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$10,243.75
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(1) Cost of street crossing shall be charged in addition
to the tap fee.
(2) Estimated fee; final cost shall be based
on actual cost of the materials and labor. |
| Fire
Hydrant Meter |
| The
tap fee for the fire hydrant meter is $30 with a $20 deposit, for
a total of $50. |
| Sewer
Tap Fees |
| The
City of Edinburg does not perform sewer tap fees; however, a sewer
tap permit must be obtained by a licensed plumber at the Code Enforcement
Division. The permit and inspection fee is $20 inside city limits
and $40 outside city limits. |
| Payment
Information |
|
The
City of Edinburg charges a 5% penalty on all accounts that are not
paid by the due date. After two months of non-payment, the accounts
are disconnected and there is a late fee of $10.00. Accounts that
are connected after hours have a fee of $15.00. Unauthorized connections
are charged with a $15.00 fee.
The
City of Edinburg Water Plant is open 24 Hours/day and 365 days of
the year. On Weekends, holidays, and or "after hours" the Water
Plant can be contacted at 956-383-5660 for any utility emergency.
First
National Bank – all Edinburg branches- take City of Edinburg water
payments with a convenience fee of a $1.00.
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| Utility
Billing Department - Address |
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Physical
Address
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Mailing
Address
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City
of Edinburg
Utility Billing Department
121 N. 10th Street
Edinburg, Texas 78539
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City
of Edinburg
Utility Billing Department
P.O. Box 1169
Edinburg, Texas 78540
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Office
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone Numbers
(956) 383-5661
(956) 383-0752
(956) 292-2053
Fax Number
956-292-2030
Garbage Collection
956-381-5635
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| Contact |
| Rebecca
Trevino, Utility Billing Supervisor |