MUD 364 has implemented Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan (“DCP”) in response to current drought conditions in the Houston area and the North Harris County Regional Water Authority’s implementation of Stage 2 of its DCP.
All District customers are required to immediately begin implementing the following actions:

• Outdoor watering is limited to no more than two (2) days per week following the schedules below:
  • Even-numbered street addresses = Sundays and Thursdays
  • Odd-numbered street addresses = Saturdays and Wednesdays
  • All other customers = Tuesdays and Fridays
• Outdoor watering is prohibited between the period of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• No watering on Mondays
• Repair all leaks, dripping faucets, and running toilets within 72 hours of discovery
• Utilize water conservation measures such as displacement bags, low-flow shower heads and leak detection tablets
• Additional water conservation tips can be found www.irrygator.com.

Compliance with these restrictions is mandatory.

For more information on the North Harris County Regional Water Authority’s DCP, please visit: https://www.nhcrwa.com/2023/08/stage-2-dcp/

District Response to Drought Conditions in Houston Area

Due to current drought conditions in the Houston area, the District requests that all customers immediately begin implementing the following actions:

• Limit irrigation to no more than two (2) days per week, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. following the schedules below:
  • Sundays and Thursdays for single family residential customers with even-numbered street addresses.
  • Saturdays and Wednesdays for single family residential customers with odd-numbered street addresses.
  • Tuesdays and Fridays for all other customers.
  • No watering on Mondays.
• Check for and repair all leaks, dripping faucets, and running toilets.
• Utilize water conservation measures such as displacement bags, low-flow shower heads and leak detection tablets.
• Additional water conservation tips can be found www.irrygator.com.

These measures are voluntary, but should drought conditions worsen, mandatory measures may be implemented.

For more information on drought conditions in the area and voluntary water conservation measures being implemented by the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, please visit: https://www.nhcrwa.com/2023/08/nhcrwa-stage-1-drought-contingency-plan/

The MUD 364 Board is excited to announce an upcoming trail rehabilitation project!

The asphalt trail system was built in 2010 and is one of the community’s greatest assets. Sections of the trail have deteriorated over time and are now in need of significant repair. The District has engaged landscape architectural firm, Halff Associates, Inc., to design a new trail masterplan for MUD 364’s trails. Preliminary designs include replacing the asphalt trail with concrete and adding landscaping, trees, interpretative signage, benches, water fountains, and other features along the trail.

The total cost for all phases of the project is estimated to be $2.3 million, which will be paid out of the district’s general fund. Final costs are subject to change depending on the final design of the project and cost of construction and materials, among other factors.

Currently, we expect construction to begin in February 2024 be completed by the fall of 2024.

The Board will provide further updates and information here as the project proceeds!

This year’s Hurricane Preparedness week is April 30 through May 6, 2023.

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Learn how during Hurricane Preparedness Week (April 30 – May 6, 2023). Hurricanes.gov/Prepare or  www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep

Sunday, April 30- Determine your Risk
Monday, May 1 – Develop an Evacuation Plan
Tuesday, May 2- Assemble Disaster Supplies

Wednesday, May 3 – Get an Insurance Checkup
Thursday, May 4 – Strengthen your Home
Friday, May 5 – Help your Neighbor
Saturday, May 6 – Complete a Written Plan

April 22 – 24, 2023 is the 2023 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday in the State of Texas. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ending at midnight on Monday, April 24. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to issue an exemption certificate to claim the exemption. Please visit the Texas Comptroller’s Website for more information, including a list of qualifying and excluded supplies. Hurricane Season is just around the corner. Don’t wait until the next storm is in the Gulf before preparing yourself and your family.

At its January 9, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Directors of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) voted to reduce surface water rates and groundwater pumpage fees. These fees are charged to all MUD districts in the NHCRWA jurisdiction. The surface water/pumpage fees are passed on to all residents via a line item on the monthly water bill. The NHCRWA reduced surface water rates from $5.05 to $4.55 per 1,000 gallons and groundwater pumpage fees from 4.60 to $4.10 per 1,000 gallons. These rate cuts, the first cuts in the history of NHCRWA, will go into effect February 1, 2023.

Harris County MUD 364 recently entered into a contract with Best Trash to provide recycling service to all residential customers. Here is information residents need to know about the new service:

Will recycling bins be provided?

• Yes – Best Trash plans to begin delivering 18- gallon recycling bins to all HC MUD 364 residents on Monday, August 1, 2022.

When will recycling be picked up?

• Best Trash will pick up recycling once a week on Fridays. The first pick up will be Friday, August 5, 2022.
• For Stillwater Area residents pick up is on Wednesdays.

What if I already receive recycling service through another provider?

• The services provided by the District are separate from any arrangement residents may have with another recycling/trash provider. Residents should determine how to cancel any separate arrangement they have.

What is the cost for the recycling service?

• Residents will be billed $4.50 on their monthly water bill.

What can I recycle?

• Below is a list of all items that can be recycled.

Where can I get more information?

• Website: www.best-trash.com
  Email: customerservice@besttrashtexas.com
  Phone: 281-313-2378