How to Pay Your Harris County MUD 157 Water Bill Online, By Mail, or In Person

Paying your water bill to Harris County Municipal Utility District 157 (MUD 157) is an important responsibility for residents and businesses in the district As a customer, you want an easy and convenient way to pay your water bill each month to avoid any late fees or service disruptions Harris County MUD 157 offers multiple payment options to fit any schedule or preference. In this article, I’ll go over how to pay your Harris County MUD 157 water bill online, by mail, over the phone, or in person.

An Overview of Harris County MUD 157

Before getting into the various payment options, let’s provide some background on Harris County MUD 157. This municipal utility district supplies water and sewer services to around 11,928 residents in the Houston area of Harris County, Texas.

The district sources its drinking water from a combination of groundwater from the Chicot Aquifer and surface water from the Trinity River. According to the latest Consumer Confidence Report, the drinking water quality meets or exceeds all federal and state standards.

Harris County MUD 157 is managed and operated by Municipal District Services (MDS), a local company providing water and sewer services to over 100,000 customers in the greater Houston metro.

Now that you know a bit about the district, let’s look at how to pay your monthly water bill.

Paying Your Harris County MUD 157 Bill Online

The fastest and most convenient way to pay your water bill is online through the MDS customer portal Here are the steps to pay online

1. Go to the MDS payment portal website [https //mdswatercom/districts/harris-county-mud-157/]

2. Click on “View or Pay Your Water Bill”

3. Select “Access Secure Payment Portal”

4. Register your account if first-time user or login

5. Choose a one-time payment or set up recurring monthly auto-pay

6. Enter your payment details and submit

The online payment portal accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and eCheck. There is a $3.50 convenience fee per transaction for credit/debit cards and eCheck.

The benefit of paying online is you can do it anytime from your computer or mobile device. You can also set up paperless billing and receive your bill electronically each month.

Paying Your Harris County MUD 157 Bill by Mail

If you prefer to pay by check or money order via mail, here are the steps:

1. Write your check or money order payable to “Your District Name” as it appears on your bill.

2. Include your 10-digit account number on the check memo line.

3. Mail to the payment address:

   Your District Name
   P.O. Box 3150
   Houston, TX 77253-3150

Make sure to allow 7-10 business days for the mailed payment to reach the processing facility and avoid any late fees. I recommend mailing your payment at least 5-7 days before the due date.

One downside to mailing a payment is you don’t have a confirmation the payment was received until your next bill. Paying online provides instant payment confirmation.

Paying Your Harris County MUD 157 Bill by Phone

Harris County MUD 157 offers a pay-by-phone option through a live representative. To pay by phone:

1. Call (855) 270-3592

2. Provide your 10-digit account number

3. Choose credit/debit card or electronic check

4. Enter your payment details

5. Take the confirmation number

The pay-by-phone method involves a $3.50 convenience fee per transaction for credit/debit cards up to $300, then 2.65% per transaction over $300. Paying by eCheck also has a $3.50 fee.

The phone payment method can be quicker than mailing in a check and provides instant confirmation. However, you lose the paper trail of a mailed check.

Paying Your Harris County MUD 157 Bill in Person

For those who prefer the most personal, face-to-face payment experience, you can pay your Harris County MUD 157 water bill in-person at one of two locations:

Harris County MUD 157 Payment Center Locations:

• 406 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 260, Katy, TX 77494
• 16758 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429

Both locations are open Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. You can pay by check, money order, or credit/debit card when paying in person. No cash payments are accepted.

When paying in-person, you receive instant confirmation and a receipt for your records. However, you do lose the convenience factor and need to go to the payment center during business hours.

Other Ways to Pay Your Harris County MUD 157 Bill

In addition to the main payment options outlined above, there are a couple other ways to pay your monthly water bill:

• Bank Bill Pay Service – Set up Harris County MUD 157 as a payee in your bank’s online bill pay platform. Your bank will mail a check on your behalf. Allow 7-10 days processing time.

• Retail Locations – Take a payment coupon to H-E-B, Kroger, or Walmart to pay in-store. There is a $1.50 convenience fee per transaction.

• Supermarket Services – Harris County MUD 157 partners with Speedpay. Take your bill to any supermarket service counter that offers Speedpay. There is a $1.50 fee per transaction.

Avoid Late Fees and Service Disruption

Hopefully this article covered all the main options to pay your monthly water bill to Harris County MUD 157. Paying your water bill on time each month avoids late payment penalties and potential disruption of your water service.

If your service is ever disconnected for non-payment, you will need to pay immediately with credit/debit card or money order and then call MDS to restore your service. Avoid service interruptions by paying on time!

No matter which payment method you choose, be sure to keep your 10-digit account number handy to reference on checks, money orders, or during phone/online payments. If paying by mail or in-person, keep your receipt or payment confirmation number for your records.