Author: FBCMUD 194

No Boil Water Notice for FBMUD 194

There is no boil water notice in effect for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District #194 residents or businesses.  The City of Houston has issued a Boil Water Notice for their water system and other systems effected by the City’s issue. While local media (and social media) are reporting boil water notices for the City and those other Water Districts in our area, these notices do not pertain to Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District #194 receivers, as the District maintains independent water production facilities. Again, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District #194 is not currently under a Boil Water Notice.

In the event a Boil Water Notice needs to be issued for our community, notification will be provided. For immediate and up-to-date 24/7 information, you can always reach out to EDP’s 24-hour Customer Service line at (832) 467-1599.

Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) – Stage One

Update: Rescinded August 30, 2022

Due to prolonged drought conditions and North Fort Bend Water Authority initiating Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), FBMUD 194 has instituted Stage 1 water conservation measures of its DCP. Effective immediately, the following voluntary water use restrictions are in place:

  1. Water users within the District with even-numbered addresses may use water outdoors on even numbered days, and water users with odd-numbered addresses may use water outdoors on odd-numbered days. Outdoor water use is restricted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight).
  2. Water customers are asked to voluntarily reduce water use by checking your toilets, showerheads, and faucets for leaks; checking under sinks for wet spots, leaking supply lines, fittings, or valves; and check your irrigation system for leaks, repairing as needed. Sweep driveways, sidewalks, and patios instead of hosing them off.

The FBCMUD 194 Board of Directors appreciates your cooperation to help conserve one of our community’s most important resources. Please stay alert to District communication as drought conditions improve or worsen.

Delayed Trash Service Notice

The garbage collection contractor for the District, GFL Environmental, has informed the District it will start collection routes today (Friday, February 4, 2022) about 2 hours later due to the inclement weather and possible icy conditions throughout the night.

GFL is anticipating being able to complete the scheduled service but may be in the community later than usual.

If there are any other delays or instances of service not being completed, GFL will let the District know along with the plan for service on Saturday morning, if needed, and the District will post an update on its website.

If you have questions, please contact GFL customer service at 281/368-8397 or gflcshouston@gflenv.com.

Winter Storm Aftermath

Dear Valued Customer:

In the aftermath of the unprecedented winter storm event that ravaged the Greater Houston area and most of the state of Texas, we are currently experiencing some unprecedented increases in collection volumes and we anticipate these increases through the upcoming weeks. Homes, landscaping, and yards have been damaged by this event and as the weather has improved recently, generation of green/yard waste and bulky items has increased. Because of this, we have seen a large increase in weekly volumes compared to what is normal this time of the year. Because of this increase, we are also experiencing longer than normal wait times at our disposal and recycling facilities.

Over the course of the coming weeks, we anticipate the volumes to decrease back to normal, however you may experience a delay in the collection of your waste or recycling. If your items are not collected on the normal service day, we strive to ensure that the items are collected the next business day. We understand your frustration and appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate these unprecedented times.

As a reminder, the following items are not acceptable for normal bulky service:

  • Concrete
  • Construction Debris
  • Dirt
  • Fence Sections
  • Insulation
  • Metal Items
  • Propane Tanks
  • Sheetrock
  • Stone or Tile
  • Tires

Sincerely,

WCA, a GFL Company

Sign Up for the District’s Alert System

The District has implemented a text alert system for the residents of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 194. This system is designed to keep you informed of issues related to the District in a quick and timely manner. You may receive messages in text alert format, related to the water service in the District, drainage and sewer related topics, and other news that is relevant to the District.

Text message notifications will contain a short amount of information with a link back to the District’s website where the remainder of the information can be viewed.

These notifications are a great way to stay up to date on news and issues within the District and we highly encourage you to sign up and share this information with your neighbors.

If you’d like to sign up to receive important news and updates from the district via text messages, you can send a text message to the number (281) 868-5330 with the word MUD194 and you’ll be registered.

Winter Weather Debris Pickup

Fort Bend County will be picking up winter storm related debris between Monday, March 1 – Sunday, March 14, 2021!

You are encouraged to first check with your city, homeowners insurance company, or homeowners association to see if they will pick up your debris. If you live in a gated or private community, Fort Bend County will NOT be able to pick up your debris – please contact your normal trash service.

To be placed on the schedule to have your storm-related debris picked up, call or email Fort Bend County and leave your NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER.

Email: WinterDebris@fortbendcountytx.gov

Phone Number: 281-238-3499

Allowed: construction material, furniture, and storm-related vegetative waste

Not Allowed: appliances, e-waste, or household hazardous waste

Debris should be stacked or placed in clear plastic bags at the curb or public right-of-way. (Black garbage bags will NOT be picked up.) Debris piles that are blocked by vehicles will be passed by.

Read more…

Winter Storm Damage Reporting

The State of Texas and Fort Bend County have created damage reporting forms in connection with last week’s winter storm event. They have requested that residents complete these forms to help evaluate the scope of the damages from the winter storm and support their application for federal aid for the recovery efforts. Completing these forms is voluntary and does not constitute an application for individual aid.

State of Texas Reporting Form

Fort Bend County Reporting Form

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

On 2/16/2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Fort Bend County MUD No. 194 public water system, PWS ID TX0790543, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 2/22/2021.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the District’s operator, Environmental Development Partners at 832-467-1599 or toll free at 1-866-467-1599.

So, what do I do after the Boil Water advisory has been lifted? Some guidance is available at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/watersystemrepair.html and https://houstonemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/Boil-Water-Notice-2292020.pdf.

Boil Water Notice Continues

The Boil Water Notice continues for the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility Districts No. 146 and 194 water system. The required corrective measures have been taken and required water samples have been collected. Laboratory test results are expected tomorrow. Appropriate actions will be taken based on the test results.