Water

Galveston County WCID No. 19 is operated by Benry Utility Services LLC

Benry Utility Services
Office Address: 13735 Grant Rd. Cypress, TX 77429
Office Phone: (346) 236-6065
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Mail all payments to the address below:

P.O. Box 680521
Dept. 12019
Houston, TX 77268-0521

New Customer

  • Service Application and Agreement: Click Here
    • Once we have received your application for new service, we will reach out via email with a link to the payment portal and your account information for you to make payment for your Deposit/Application Fee.

Request Disconnection

Rate Order

Deposit/Application Fee

  • Deposit: $300.00
    • Deposit, minus any outstanding balance, will be returned by mail 4-6 weeks after final date of service.
  • New Service Application Fee: $75.00

Water Rates 

Water – $33.00 for the first 1000 gallons, $6.00 per 1000 thereafter.

Sewer – $106.00 flat rate per connection.
                 Due to limited capacity of our system each platted lot is limited to 1 tap into the
                main and 2 outlet connections to the sewer per lot. Each platted lot must have
                its own water meter if water and or sewer access is needed on the lot.

RA tax – .005% of total bill.

Tap Rates

New Water Taps Long tap (main is across the road) $3129.00 (includes inspection fee)
Short tap (main is on same side of the road) $2324 .00 (includes inspection fee)
New Sewer taps Long Tap (main is across the road) Cost + 15% + $81.00 inspection fee
Short tap (main is on same side of the road) Cost + 15% + $81.00 inspection fee

Payments

(Payment will no longer be accepted in person or via Dropbox)

  • Payments are due in full by 5:00pm on the 20th of each month.
  • Checks, money orders, and cashier’s checks are accepted.
    • Make all Checks and Money orders payable to: Galveston County WCID 19
    • Send payment to: PO BOX 680521, DEPT. 12019, HOUSTON TX 77268-0521
  • Pay By Phone: (855) 234-0365
  • Pay Online: Click Here
    • For the Payment Portal New Users Sign Up instructions: Click Here

Late Payments

  • Payments not received before 5:00pm on the 20th will have a 20% late charge added to the balance.
  • In the case of non-payment, Water service will be discontinued on the 25th of the
  • Any service that has been discontinued will require a deposit update to our current $300 rate before re-
  • There is an $80 fee for cut off and reconnection of service for any reason.
  • Reinstating water cut offs may take up to 24 hours after payment is made.
  • Returned checks will incur a $38 fee and must be settled with cashier’s check or money order.
  • A fee of $300 will be charged if a meter or lock is tampered with or damaged.

We do not provide solid waste (Trash) pick up. This must be privately contracted through Ameriwaste or Republic. Do not leave your trash on the curb without a provider. It will not be picked up.

Water Conservation

Inside the Home
  • Wash only full loads of clothes and dishes
  • Never leave water running while brushing your teeth
  • Repair leaky fixtures such as faucets and toilets
Outside the Home
  • Water plants and yard only when necessary
  • Never water or use sprinklers during the heat of the day
  • If feasible, wash the vehicle on your lawn, not in the driveway where the runoff will be lost to the sewer