General

Scheduled Spring Line Flushing Begins

Spring and summer months bring on more active biologic activity in our surface water; that is, the water that comes from lakes and rivers. Surface water is supplied by The North Harris County Regional Water Authority – NHCRWA. The water is treated and is safe but can pick up odors and taste variations over time. HCMUD18 uses both manual and automatic hydrant flushing to clear stale water. The water is still safe, just a nuisance in these conditions.

We are announcing a Spring flush to counteract any stale water before warm weather begins.

This is a scheduled, system-wide flush. However please report stale water issues at any time of the year to Eagle Water Management, the District’s Operations Company at 281-374-8989. Please let them know your location and the issues you are encountering. We track localized situations and log data against historic records to better understand the overall system. Eagle will send a crew to check the water near your location and flush those lines.

Check our website: www.hcmud18.com for news like these announced seasonal flushes or other important water news. For water notices delivered to you via email, please give us your email address when you log into the site.

Notes to New Residents

When you move into one of the neighborhoods in our District, you’ll note our water bill often contains suggestions on how you can realize direct savings by using water more effectively. Our common sense suggestions cover 5 main areas of household water use: the Kitchen, Clothes Washing, Bathrooms, Swimming Pools and Landscaping.

Conservation is especially important during hot weather because of increased water use. Outdoor irrigation uses significantly more water during peak daytime hours than household water. And, about 50 percent of the water used on lawns and gardens during the summer can be wasted due to overwatering, irrigation leaks or running during or immediately after rain showers. Please familiarize yourself with your irrigation controls, or have your yard service inspect and repair them seasonally.

What is a MUD?

MUDs or ‘Municipal Utility Districts’ are authorized by Texas law to finance, construct, own, operate and maintain all the facilities necessary to supply water and to provide wastewater treatment for the District’s customers. In addition to providing water, sewer and drainage services, MUDs may also choose to provide certain community services like supplemental security patrols, trash collection, and fire service. The law also allows MUDs to enhance their communities by funding parks and recreational facilities.

Who regulates MUD operations?

MUD18 delivers quality drinking water and sewer services under the supervision of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, 512-239-1000). This state regulatory agency is responsible for protecting our state’s natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development, the goals of clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste. TCEQ issues a wide range of operations permits, accomplishes key research, enforces water quality standards and aggressively promotes water conservation.

At the national level, the Environmental Protection Agency has jurisdiction over water utilities. It is charged with issuing and enforcing federal clean water and safe drinking water laws. In this role it supports for municipal wastewater treatment plants, and pollution prevention efforts aimed at protecting watersheds and sources of drinking water.