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Paul Gonzalez
Water & Sewer Supervisor

Ricky Patterson
Street, Park, and Sanitation Supervisor
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City of Abernathy
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Water Meter Readings
Meters are read on or near the 15th day of each month. Utility bills will be mailed on or before the 1st of each month and are due by the 10th.
- For any utility bill not paid by the due date, a 10% penalty will be added.
- If the bill is not paid by the 20th, water services will be terminated and a $25 reconnection fee will be added.
- In the event we find the customer has tampered with the meter to access water after the services were terminated, the meter will be pulled or locked and an additional $25 lock-out fee will be added.
Auto Draft Option
For your convenience, the City of Abernathy offers bank draft services for your utility account. Accounts are drafted on or after the 3rd of each month. To set your account to be drafted, please contact City Hall at (806) 298-2546.Online Payments
To make a payment online using a credit or debit card, please visit the City’s Customer Portal. First-time users will need your account number to establish access to your account online.
New Customers
All new customers will need to complete a request for service, sign a customer service agreement, present a copy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID, and a security deposit of $100 is required before services will be connected. New service requests must be made in person.Tapping Fees
Sewer tap location and inspection fee is $35.00.
Water meter installation fees are as follows:
- 3/4″ Meter
- $1,000.00
- 1″ Meter
- $1,200.00
- Meter Larger Than 1″
- $1,200.00 + Cost of Meter
The City of Abernathy will replace any 3/4″ or 1″ meter found to be faulty at our cost. Larger meters found to be faulty will be replaced at the customer’s expense.
Water Quality
Drinking Water Quality reports may be downloaded from the Important Documents section located on this page.

Streets
Notice: Items left on or just adjacent to public streets and alleys which pose a potential traffic hazard (including basketball goals) are subject to immediate removal without notice (Texas Transportation Code § 311.002).
To report a problem with your street or missing signage, please call City Hall at (806) 298-2546.
Sanitation
Trailers
The City of Abernathy has a limited number of trailers available to in-town utility customers for waste disposal. Trailer requests are handled in the order received and may take several days before one is delivered to your address.
To request a trailer, please contact City Hall at (806) 298-2546.
Transfer Station
The City operates a garbage transfer station which is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays to Abernathy residents with an active utility account. The station is for convenience items only. Acceptable items include:
- Bulk waste, including furniture items
- Used Tires not on rims and in limited numbers
- Tree branches with a diameter smaller than 4 inches
- Metal Items
Remodeling debris, roofing materials, concrete, or commercial garbage will NOT be accepted.
*The City reserves the right to reject any item or load at the transfer station.*
Waste Oil Recycling
Waste oil may be deposited in the collection bin located at 807 6th Street. There is no charge for this service.

Parks
The Abernathy Community Park is a 42-acre complex located in the center of town. It offers playgrounds, a public events pavilion, picnic areas, a 5-acre fishing pond, 1/2 mile concrete walking trail, basketball, disc golf, baseball, and softball fields.
Other Pages
Location
801 6th Street
Abernathy, TX 79311
Phone: 806-298-2717
Hours
Important Documents
- 2022 CCR (404.14 KB)
- 2021 Drinking Water Quality Report (343.14 KB)
- 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report (293.67 KB)
- 2019 Drinking Water Quality Report (148.24 KB)
- 2018 Drinking Water Quality Report (563.37 KB)
- 2017 Drinking Water Quality Report (139.28 KB)
- 2016 Drinking Water Quality Report (97.79 KB)
- Traffic Control Device Request Form (183.22 KB)
- SPS Trailer & Streets Work Order – Request Form (39.49 KB)
- Water Rate Change Comparison Sheet – 2022 (161.44 KB)
- Alert of Fluoride in Your Drinking Water (176.25 KB)
- 2019 Rate Request (259.60 KB)
- 2018 Solid Waste Contract Renewal (76.53 KB)
- 2018 Contract Name Change Transfer (78.04 KB)
- 2013 Solid Waste Contract (4.00 MB)
Staff

Will DeWitt
Public Works Team Member
806-298-2546
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Paul Gonzalez
Water & Sewer Supervisor
806-778-4916
Contact Paul Gonzalez

Luis Hernandez
Public Works Team Member
806-298-2546
Contact Luis Hernandez

Ricky Patterson
Street, Park, and Sanitation Supervisor
806-778-6424
Contact Ricky Patterson

Armando Tanguma
Public Works Team Member
806-298-2546
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Luis Villareal
Public Works Team Member
806-298-2546
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Jayden Zavala
Public Works Team Member
806-298-2546
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- Bulk waste, including furniture items
- Used tires not on rims and in limited numbers
- Tree branches with a diameter smaller than 4 inches
- Metal items
City of Abernathy
PO Box 310 • 811 Avenue D
Abernathy, TX 79311
Phone: (806) 298-2546
Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon