Point Aquarius Municipal Utility District

The PAMUD is continuing with the planned program to upgrade the 50+ year old waterline infrastructure within the District.

The Contractor, Bull-G Construction, has recommended an additional water service outage in order to cross-connect some existing waterlines.  This will provide our community additional redundancy in case of future problems in the system. Service outage (5 to 8 hours) for several homes is scheduled for November 21, 2024, beginning at 9 am for some properties on Antares, Marina Loop and Sagittarius.

Please go to www.pointaquariusmud.org for specific addresses that are impacted.

Please contact the following PAMUD contracted engineering representative if you have any issues:  Webb Peterson at 281-813-3670.

Addresses for 11/21/24 Service Disruption

Antares

12735, 12721, 12685, 12679, 12659, 12637, 12625, 12615, 12660, 12648, 12636, 12626.

Marina Loop

12430, 12456, 12468, 12480, 12502, 12516, 12536, 12546, 12556, 12515, 12535, 12545, 12557, 12567, 12579.

Sagittarius East

12412, 12426, 12439, 12447, 12469, 12507, 12511, 12525, 12537, 12549, 12563, 12579, 12596, 12580, 12564, 12550 12542.

Check out the following link to the October 2024 newsletter with important PAMUD updates including the following:

• Rate Updates
• Drainage Study

To view the latest newsletter, please click here.

The PAMUD is continuing with the planned program to upgrade the 50+ year old waterline infrastructure within the District.

The current waterline replacement project will take place along Antares Drive and includes the replacement of the existing fire hydrants and the replacement of approximately 2,800 linear feet of 8-inch waterline.  The Contractor, Bull-G Construction, is anticipating beginning construction on September 3, 2024.  The project is estimated to be completed within 90 calendar days. During construction, the contractor will disturb some of the yards and existing driveways within the right-of-way.  Yards and driveways will be restored to original condition or better.

Residents may experience temporary water disruption to allow for re-connection of services and connection to exiting water mains. Disruption will vary between 4-6 hours during connections to water mains.  The contractor will provide at least 48-hours of advance notice during this construction.  Once the work is performed, your water service will be restored.

Please contact the following PAMUD contracted engineering representative if you have any issues: Webb Peterson at 281-813-3670.

The PAMUD is continuing with the planned program to upgrade the 50+ year old sanitary sewer collection system. Contractors will be on site in the Point Aquarius Subdivision beginning in late August, 2024, through October. The limits of work will begin near 12497 Point Aquarius Blvd and extend south along Point Aquarius Blvd and Sagittarius Dr. to the intersection with Arcturus Dr.

No interruption of service is expected. No excavation or impacts to lawn/driveways is expected.

Please contact the Engineer’s Inspector at 281-813-3670 if you have any questions or concerns.

As a resident of Point Aquarius, it’s important to stay informed about changes that may impact your property taxes. The Point Aquarius Municipal Utility District (MUD) has announced a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year. This hearing is scheduled for September 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM, and you have the option to attend in person or via video conference.

What You Need to Know

The proposed tax rate for 2024 is $0.4765 per $100 of property value, an increase from last year’s rate of $0.4300. This change represents a 10.81% increase in the rate, which translates to an additional $227.07 in taxes for the average residence homestead, a 17.43% increase compared to last year.

Why Is the Rate Increasing?

The additional revenue generated from this tax increase is intended to support debt service payments and the ongoing operations and maintenance of the utility system within the district. This is crucial for ensuring that the infrastructure continues to meet the community’s needs.

What Happens Next?

If the proposed tax rate results in more than a 3.5% increase in taxes on the average residence homestead, Texas law requires that an election be held to allow residents to approve or reject the new rate. However, if the final adopted rate is less than or equal to the voter-approval tax rate, no election will be necessary.

How Can You Get Involved?

This public hearing is your opportunity to voice your opinion and learn more about how the proposed tax rate may affect you. You can attend the hearing in person at 13185 Point Aquarius Blvd., Willis, TX, or join via video conference through the link provided by the MUD.

For those interested in further details, such as the specific figures regarding last year’s and this year’s tax rates and property values, the full notice contains all the relevant information. Staying engaged and informed is key to understanding and influencing decisions that affect our community.

By participating in this process, you contribute to the financial health and sustainability of Point Aquarius, ensuring that our community continues to thrive while managing the costs that come with maintaining essential services.

Electronic payments are now available for Point Aquarius!!

We offer many Convenient and Easy Payment Options for you:

1. Pay On-Line/ View Bill
   Click the “PAY YOUR BILL” tab at WWW.MMIA.CO and it will re-direct you to sign­up and submit your payment by credit card or electronic funds transfer (EFI’). You will need your NEW ACCOUNT NUMBER on this statement.
2. Automatic Bank Draft
   Have your bill automatically drafted from your bank account on the District’s due date of each month by credit card or ACH. You may sign up for automatic draft, via www.mmia.co, mail or over the phone.
   We are also capable of receiving payment through your bank electronically (EFT) using your bank’s Bill Pay service. The bank witJ-require the 15-digit account number, payable to Point Aquarius and the mailing address listed below.
3. Pay over the Phone:
   You may call and pay with our automated payment service by EFT or credit card. If you wish to speak with a representative and you may pay with only a credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express).
4. Scan and Pay
   A QR code is provided on each statement (including paper- less billing). Once scanned, or link clicked, you are taken to a secure payment portal with their account information auto populated and able to pay by credit card or EFT.
5. Pay by Mail:
   Point Aquarius
   PO Box 9
   Spring,Texas77383
6. 24-hour Local Drop Box
   13185 Point Aquarius Blvd
   Willis, Texas 77318
   Check, Money Order, or Cashier’s Check Only
7. Pay at Office
   19333 Haude Rd
   Spring, TX 77383
   Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Cash/Check/Money Order/Credit Card

Please note: There is a 3% transaction fee for all credit card payments or $1.00.for A CH/EFT.

The PAMUD Board has received input from some residents regarding surface water flooding of their homes as a result of significant rain events.  The PAMUD constructed and maintains several inlets and underground conveyance pipes that comprise the PAMUD storm sewer system.  Elements of this drainage system are over 50 years old.  The PAMUD Board approved a plan to investigate the extent of flooding and potential issues in its system by surveying residents to help identify the frequency, severity and location of any structural flooding.   If you have experienced water levels above your structural floor slab, please fill out the questionnaire linked below and return as directed.  The results of this survey will help the Board move to the next step, which will include camera inspections of trouble spots to help identify blockage or plugged conveyance pipes.  Additional steps, including discussion on engineering analyses and potential rehabilitation construction projects, will be considered by the Board as options in future meetings.

To view the flood survey, please click here.

The Point Aquarius Municipal Utility District (MUD) is the organization responsible for your neighborhood water and sanitary sewer systems as well as the stormwater collection system. The MUD is a political subdivision of the State of Texas and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors.

Direct contact with the Directors can often lead to more responsive and helpful assistance. To contact the board, please fill out the form on the Contact page of this website. It will be forward to the board and they are readily available to listen and respond to any issues or questions you may have.

The District has implemented a text alert system for the residents of Point Aquarius Municipal Utility District. This system is designed to keep you informed of issues related to the District in a quick and timely manner. You may receive messages in text alert format related to the water service in the District, drainage and sewer related topics, and other news that is relevant to the District.

Text message notifications will contain a short amount of information with a link back to the District’s website where the remainder of the information can be viewed.

These notifications are a great way to stay up to date on news and issues within the District and we highly encourage you to sign up and share this information with your neighbors.

If you’d like to sign up to receive important news and updates from the district via text messages, you can send a text message to 346-460-4795 with the word PAMUD and you’ll be registered.