Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District

Utilities78% confidence

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) are local governmental entities in Fort Bend County, Texas that provide residents with water, wastewater, drainage, and often trash services. This charge is most likely a water/utility bill from your specific Fort Bend County MUD, processed by First Billing Services.

Fort Bend County, Texas
fortbendcountytx.gov

About Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility Districts are special-purpose local governments created to provide essential services such as drinking water, wastewater collection and treatment, storm drainage, and, in many districts, trash and recycling for neighborhoods within Fort Bend County, Texas. Each MUD is a separate political subdivision of the State of Texas with its own board, tax rate, and service area, but they operate with the same core purpose: to fund, build, and maintain water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure for residents. ([fbmud34.com](https://www.fbmud34.com/?utm_source=openai))

The descriptor “WD - FBS*FT BEND CO M - FORT BEND” strongly indicates a **water district (WD)** charge for a Fort Bend County MUD, with **FBS** referring to First Billing Services, a third‑party billing and payment processor commonly used by Fort Bend County MUDs for online and card payments. ([fbmud129.com](https://www.fbmud129.com/water/?utm_source=openai)) This type of charge typically appears for monthly water/sewer service, and may also include drainage or solid waste fees depending on your district. The amount will usually line up with your regular utility bill cycle; in some cases, you may also see separate or adjusted amounts for past‑due balances, reconnection fees, or deposit settlements.

If you’re unsure about this charge, the best way to verify it is to compare the date and amount on your bank statement to your most recent Fort Bend County MUD water bill. Your paper or emailed bill will list your specific district number (for example, Fort Bend County MUD 24, 47, 116, etc.) and provide a customer/account number along with payment portal information, often through Si Environmental, Municipal District Services, Inframark, or First Billing Services. ([fbmud47.org](https://www.fbmud47.org/water/?utm_source=openai)) You can log into the payment portal shown on your bill (or call the water operator or billing phone number printed there) to confirm recent card payments, request copies of invoices, dispute charges, or adjust/cancel automatic payments. If the charge does not match any account in your name or address, contact your bank to report it as potentially unauthorized after confirming with your district’s operator or billing office.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District.

  1. WD - FBS*FT BEND CO M - FORT BEND

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'WD - FBS*FT BEND CO M' charge on my card statement?

This descriptor usually indicates a water district (WD) payment for a Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District, with First Billing Services (FBS) acting as the payment processor. It most commonly corresponds to your monthly water/sewer utility bill for your home in Fort Bend County.

Why is First Billing Services (FBS) shown in the descriptor instead of my specific MUD number?

Many Fort Bend County MUDs outsource credit/debit card and online payments to First Billing Services. As a result, card networks often show a combined descriptor like 'FBS*FT BEND CO M' rather than your exact district number. Your paper or emailed bill will still show the specific MUD (e.g., Fort Bend County MUD 24, 47, 129, etc.). ([fbmud129.com](https://www.fbmud129.com/water/?utm_source=openai))

How can I confirm which Fort Bend County MUD this charge belongs to?

Check your latest water bill for your district name and account number, then compare the billing date and total with the card charge. You can also log into the payment portal listed on your bill (such as Si Environmental, Municipal District Services, Inframark, or a First Billing portal) and review recent payments, or call the customer service number on the bill to ask them to look up card payments made on that date. ([fbmud129.com](https://www.fbmud129.com/water/?utm_source=openai))

Are these charges recurring, and how can I change or cancel AutoPay?

If you enrolled in automatic payments through your MUD’s billing portal or through First Billing Services, charges will recur each billing cycle for the amount due on your water/utility bill. To change or cancel AutoPay, log into the same portal you used to enroll (link shown on your bill) and adjust your payment settings, or call the billing support number on your statement and request that AutoPay be modified or disabled. ([fbmud129.com](https://www.fbmud129.com/water/?utm_source=openai))

Why did I see multiple or unusual Fort Bend MUD/First Billing charges this month?

Multiple charges can appear if you made more than one payment (for example, a past‑due balance plus the current bill), changed cards and retried a failed payment, or if adjustments such as late fees or reconnection fees were applied. Check the detailed line items on your water bill and your online account history; if something looks wrong, contact your MUD’s billing office or First Billing Services for an explanation before disputing with your bank. ([fbmud116.org](https://www.fbmud116.org/posts/2021-03-05/auto-pay-interruption-notice/?utm_source=openai))

Can Fort Bend County MUD or First Billing place small test or authorization holds on my card?

Yes. When paying by card through First Billing or similar portals, you may temporarily see small authorization amounts as the system verifies your card. These holds typically drop off within a few business days and are separate from the final posted utility payment. If a small pending amount does not clear or convert to a final bill payment, contact the billing support number shown on your water bill for clarification. ([fbmud129.com](https://www.fbmud129.com/water/?utm_source=openai))

How do I request a refund or dispute a Fort Bend MUD water bill charge?

Start by contacting the water operator or billing office listed on your bill (for example, Si Environmental, Municipal District Services, Inframark, or the First Billing customer service number). Explain the issue, provide your account number and payment details, and ask them to review your usage and charges. If they determine an error was made, they can issue a billing adjustment or refund; if you still disagree after speaking with them, you can then contact your bank to dispute the transaction. ([fortbendmud23.com](https://fortbendmud23.com/how-to-read-your-bill/?utm_source=openai))

How can I verify that this charge is not fraud if I’ve recently moved or manage multiple properties in Fort Bend County?

Gather recent bills for all Fort Bend County properties in your name and match the due dates and amounts to the charge date and value. Because each property may be in a different MUD, you may have separate accounts and portals. If you can’t match the charge to any account, call each district’s billing office (phone numbers are printed on the respective bills) and ask whether they show a payment for your card on that date. If none do, treat the transaction as suspicious and report it to your bank.

This merchant is in the Utilities category

Browse all

Related Merchants

Origin Energy
AGL Energy
Powershop
Power and Water Corporation
South East Water

Compare Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District

vsOrigin EnergyvsAGL EnergyvsPowershop

Got more mystery charges?

Paste your bank statement codes and we'll tell you exactly who charged you.

Find out who charged you