The Boil Water Notice for Fort Bend County MUD Nos. 146 and 194 continues in effect.
Water sample test results have not been received. Based on information from the testing laboratory, results will be available Monday morning. Appropriate action will be taken as soon as test results are received.
Additional information will be posted on this webpage as soon as it is available.
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.
The Boil Water Notice remains in effect for Fort Bend County MUD No. 146 and 194. Please read on.
The combination of region wide electrical, internet and communications disruptions, limited water supply, and excessive water demand have limited our Districts’ ability to maintain pressure in our water system. (Both FBCMUD No.146 and FBCMUD No.194 operate as one combined water system.) Emergency actions are being taken to address deficiencies and eliminate the Boil Water Notice. The District Operator (EDP) continues to monitor the District water supply and distribution systems and to take corrective actions to speed our recovery.
Restrictions from the City of Houston stopped the North Fort Bend Water Authority from delivering surface water to the Districts. Our current water supply is limited to our groundwater wells which can meet the Districts’ normal water demands, but the excessive water demand in recent days has exceeded our groundwater well supply capacity.
Due to the limited water supply the Districts water plants have not been able to maintain minimum system pressure and the Districts were required to issue the Boil Water Notice. Our water plants are recovering and we have been able to maintain the water system pressure, so we have initiated testing of our system for chlorine residuals, as required for public water systems.
The boil water requirement will remain in effect until the required system testing is completed. We will provide notifications on the District webpage (www.fbmud194.org) as soon as we have completed testing in accordance with TCEQ public water standards.
Until our water system recovers from this emergency, we are asking residents to continue to conserve water and minimize your non-critical water use. Our thoughts are with our numerous residents who have suffered water damage in their homes from water leaks. We are hoping for your speedy recovery.
If you have identified a leak and cannot not stop the flow of water or in case of a water emergency: PLEASE CALL EDP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 832-467-1599.
Due to reduced system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Fort Bend Municipal Utility District 194 ID# 0790543 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Environmental Development Partners at 832-467-1599. This problem was caused by the unprecedented winter storm. Once conditions return to normal, we will post the appropriate notice.
Freezing temperatures possible Sunday through Thursday. Protect pipes, people, and pets!
With upcoming weather expected to reach record lows, we want to remind everyone to take time to inspect and insulate household water lines.
Be sure to wrap exterior pipes and irrigation backflow preventers to avoid issues during extreme cold. For tips on winterizing your irrigation system, view the below video.