Water, Sewer, and Utilities in Port Mansfield
Port Mansfield handles its own water and sewer through the Port Mansfield Public Utility District, usually just called the PUD. If you are buying a home or planning a build here, utilities are simpler than people expect, but the process runs through the district offices rather than a city hall, because there is no city hall. Here is how it works.
What the Port Mansfield Public Utility District does
The Port Mansfield Public Utility District is a conservation and reclamation district created under Texas law, codified in Chapter 6915 of the Special District Local Laws Code. It operates the town water and wastewater systems. Its board of five supervisors is appointed by the board of the Willacy County Navigation District, which reflects how closely the two districts work together. The town has its own water and wastewater treatment, so you are not hauling water or running a septic system on a leased lot in town.
Setting up service when you buy a home
To have meters installed or to connect or disconnect service, contact the district office at (956) 689 3332. Water bills can be paid online through the port website at portofportmansfield.com.
For a typical purchase of an existing home: call the office before closing to ask what is needed to put service in your name, plan on a new account deposit of about $165 (it can run higher for a property with a pool or a second water service), and service transfers around your closing date.
Trash pickup
Trash pickup is provided by the PUD and included as part of utility service, running twice a week with days varying by area of town. The PUD also holds a periodic heavy trash cleanup day. Confirm your street's pickup days and the next heavy trash day with the PUD when you set up service. One more fee worth knowing: unimproved lots carry a $334 yearly standby fee that is removed once utilities are connected.
Hookups for a new build
If you are building on a vacant lot, budget for tap fees and meter installation for water and sewer. Coordinate the connection points early in your site plan, because your builder will need them before slab work.
The district does not publish a full tap fee and rate schedule online, which is normal for a district this size. Budget the roughly $165 account deposit, ask the PUD for current tap and meter fees when you plan the build, or call us and we will get the numbers for the specific lot.
Electricity and internet
Electric service and internet come from separate providers, not the PUD. Electric service in Port Mansfield is provided by AEP Texas, reachable at (877) 373 4858. Phone and high speed internet come from VTX1 (Valley Telephone Cooperative) at (844) 438 8891.
Contact information
Port Mansfield Public Utility District (water, sewer, trash)
Phone: (956) 689 3332
Online water bill payment: portofportmansfield.com
Office: 400 W. Hidalgo, Suite 200, Raymondville, TX 78580
The PUD also keeps a staffed office in Port Mansfield with regular office hours.
AEP Texas (electric)
Phone: (877) 373 4858
Website: aeptexas.com
VTX1 (internet and phone)
Phone: (844) 438 8891
Website: vtx1.net
Port Mansfield Real Estate
Megan Knight, REALTOR®
310 Copano Dr., Port Mansfield, TX 78598
Phone: 956-398-4620
Email: Megan@PortMansfieldRealEstate.com
Common Questions
Does Port Mansfield have city water and sewer?
Yes. The Port Mansfield Public Utility District operates the town water and wastewater systems, so homes in town connect to district water and sewer rather than wells and septic.
How do I set up water service when I buy a house in Port Mansfield?
Call the district office at (956) 689 3332 to transfer service into your name, or stop by the PUD office in town. Plan on a new account deposit of about $165. You can pay the monthly bill online through the port website.
How much are water and sewer bills in Port Mansfield?
The district does not publish its rate schedule online. Call the office for current base rates and usage rates, or ask us and we will find out for the specific property.
What does it cost to hook up utilities on a vacant lot in Port Mansfield?
Budget for water and sewer tap fees plus meter installation. Amounts are set by the district; call for the current schedule. We help buyers get these numbers before they commit to a lot.
Who provides electricity and internet in Port Mansfield?
Electric service is provided by AEP Texas at (877) 373 4858. Phone and high speed internet come from VTX1, the Valley Telephone Cooperative, at (844) 438 8891. Water, sewer, and garbage run through the utility district at (956) 689 3332.