Dowdell Public Utility District

Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with the Dowdell PUD Art Contest!

Calling all young artists in our community! The Dowdell Public Utility District is excited to announce the 2026 Annual Earth Day Art Contest, centered around the important theme of water conservation. Students in grades K–5 are invited to create and submit original artwork that creatively illustrates how we can protect and preserve our precious water resources.

Participants will have the chance to win ribbons, medallions, and gift cards, with school-level and district-wide awards up for grabs. Whether your child attends a local school or is homeschooled, this is a wonderful opportunity to engage with Earth Day and highlight the value of water stewardship through art.

For full contest rules, prize details, and the official entry form, please download the PDF below. Submissions are due by April 1, 2026, so don’t wait—start creating today!

📥 Click here to download the rules and entry form.

Let’s inspire the next generation to care for our planet—one brushstroke at a time!

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¡Celebra el Día de la Tierra 2026 con el Concurso de Arte de Dowdell PUD!

¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes artistas de nuestra comunidad! El Distrito de Servicios Públicos de Dowdell se complace en anunciar el Concurso Anual de Arte del Día de la Tierra 2026, centrado en el importante tema de la conservación del agua. Invitamos a estudiantes de los grados K–5 a crear y enviar obras de arte originales que ilustren de manera creativa cómo podemos proteger y preservar nuestro valioso recurso hídrico.

Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de ganar cintas, medallas y tarjetas de regalo, con premios a nivel escolar y distrital. Ya sea que tu hijo asista a una escuela local o sea educado en casa, esta es una excelente oportunidad para participar en el Día de la Tierra y destacar el valor del cuidado del agua a través del arte.

Para consultar las reglas completas del concurso, los detalles de los premios y el formulario de inscripción oficial, descarga el PDF a continuación. Las entregas se aceptarán hasta el 1 de abril de 2026, así que no esperes: ¡empieza a crear hoy mismo!

📥 Haz clic aquí para descargar las reglas y el formulario de inscripción.

¡Inspiremos a la próxima generación a cuidar nuestro planeta—pincelada a pincelada!

MMIA, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful transition to Starnik’s billing system and the launch of our new online customer portal.

Please watch for an email on Thursday, December 4, 2025 around 1pm, from WaterDistrict-MMIA@starnik.net with instructions to create an account on the online portal. The email will provide an encrypted security code only provided via the “register now” link or on your bill. Please note, your “register now” link is unique to your account and cannot be shared for others to enroll.

If you were previously enrolled in automatic payments, please note that you will need to make this month’s payment manually and reenroll for automatic payments through the new portal.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.

MMIA, Inc. is excited to announce that we will soon be transitioning to Starnik’s billing system to better serve you.

To ensure a smooth migration, please log in to the current online bill pay portal and verify that your email address is correct and up to date on your account.

This is important so you can:

• Receive timely notifications from Starnik
• Sign up for online payments, e-bills, and auto-draft options during the transition

We appreciate your attention to this update and look forward to offering you an improved billing experience!

The mission of the Dowdell Public Utility District is to be a leader in providing a safe and reliable water supply with excellent customer service at the lowest cost possible in an environmentally responsible manner.

Services Provided by Dowdell PUD:

• Drainage
• Patrol/Security (via a contract with Precinct 4 Constables)
• Sewage
• Water

Through Dowdell PUD’s website you can easily find links to the following services:

• Setup New Water Service
• Pay Your Water Bill
• How to Read a Water Meter
• Cancel Water Service
• Pay Tax Bill