{"id":4834,"date":"2025-12-19T09:20:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpmcha.org\/?p=4834"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:18:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:18:13","slug":"water-usage-advisory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpmcha.org\/?p=4834","title":{"rendered":"WATER USAGE ADVISORY"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you are all aware, we have been working on the outstanding water bill trying to get it caught up. The water usage per meter is steadily increasing so we are asking that everyone be mindful of\u00a0 water being used and\/or being wasted<\/strong> on washing your vehicle, cleaning your driveway or any other unnecessary water usage. Our current<\/strong> water bill is $52,943.13. We are paying $60,000 a month towards past bills and late fees which is not even covering this current bill.\u00a0 \u00a0At this point, we will not be able to catch up any time soon. This is why we requested a Special Assessment<\/strong> to get ahead of the rising cost of water but the assessment did not pass. Please pay your dues on time<\/strong> so that the HOA can pay its bills on time which includes water, trash compactor, and any other services that the HOA provides for the homeowners. We have been warned by the City of Grand Prairie that the water usage needs to be reduced instead of\u00a0 increasing. The HOA has been on a water payment plan for several years and we are not sure how long that will continue.\u00a0 Our current past due<\/strong> amount as of today is $51,703.33. The total balance is $104,646.46 which is due January 6, 2026 and we will not have that amount by this date which will result in another 10% penalty. Even with this current 6% increase and if<\/strong> we did not pay any other bills, we could not pay the $104,646.46 to be caught up or current with the water bill. Please be mindful and realize how critical<\/strong> the situation is with our water. THIS AFFECTS EVERYONE.<\/p>\n

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Thank You!<\/p>\n

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As you are all aware, we have been working on the outstanding water bill trying to get it caught up. The water usage per meter is steadily increasing so we are asking that everyone be mindful of\u00a0 water being used and\/or being wasted on washing your vehicle, cleaning your driveway or any other unnecessary water..<\/p>\n

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