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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 HCFCD will be holding a community engagement meeting regarding the maintenance of Cypress Creek and its Tributaries on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at www.publicinput.com/ccmm3 or by phone at 1-855-925-2801 with meeting code: 4789.

The purpose of this meeting is to inform residents about the project’s status, share project information and gather important community input on this effort.

The meeting will begin with a presentation to share project updates and will be followed by a moderated Q&A session where residents will be able to submit questions, comments and concerns. To fill out a comment form online please click on the following link: https://www.hcfcd.org/Activity/Active-Projects/Cypress-Creek/CI-012-Major-Maintenance-of-Cypress-Creek-and-Tributaries

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