NHCRWA Board Votes to Reduce Water Rates Further
At its September 16, 2024, Board Meeting, the Board of Directors of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) voted to reduce water rates. The Board reduced surface water rates from $4.05 to $3.05 per 1,000 gallons and groundwater pumpage fees from $3.60 to $2.60 per 1,000 gallons. These rate cuts, complementing the first two cuts of $0.50 each in 2023, will go into effect October 1st.
These fees generally show up on MUD district water bills as simply “NHCRWA”, “NHCRWA fees”, or something similar.
Board President and Director Melissa Rowell said, “We are happy to announce that the Board has voted for a $1.00 reduction in water rates, marking our third rate decrease since the new board members were elected in 2022. This continued effort reflects our commitment to providing value and relief to our rate payers.”
Director Mark Ramsey, an advocate for lower rates added, “I am grateful for the hard work of the board and the staff in identifying ways to reduce water rates. We continue to provide abundant high-quality surface water complementing the even more abundant high-quality groundwater beneath our feet. The board continues to work toward other long-term solutions for North Harris County residents and businesses.”
The motion was made by Director David Barker, a longtime advocate of a $1.00 or more rate reduction.
Electrical Issues Resolved- Sept. 30th, 2024
The problem at our water plant has been resolved and the interconnect with our neighboring District has been closed. It is possible that some residents ma still experience water quality issues tonight. If you are experiencing water quality issues, we recommend opening up a hose or bathroom faucet towards the back of your home for a few minutes to flush the water from your internal plumbing. If after a few minutes you are still experiencing issues, please contact our Operator MDS at 281-290-6500 or www.mdswater.com.
Electrical Issues at the Water Plant- Sept. 30th, 2024
Harris County MUD 360 is experiencing electric issues at the water plant. In order to keep the water system pressurized, we are opening the emergency interconnect with a neighboring District while we investigate the source of the problem.
This may lead to changes in the taste, smell, feel, and appearance of the water supplied to you. Please know that even if you experience aesthetic changes to your water, it is still safe to drink.
If you are experiencing water quality issues, we recommend opening up a hose or bathroom faucet towards the back of your home for a few minutes to flush the water from your internal plumbing. If after a few minutes you are still experiencing issues, please contact our Operator, MDS, at 281-290-6500 or www.mdswater.com.
Water Main Break- May 20th, 2024
We have confirmed a water main break near Sandler Bend and Laken Rd. In order to make repairs to the water line, we have isolated the leak, causing a service interruption to about 25 homes in the area. We are diligently working to make repairs and restore water service as soon as possible.
NHCRWA Terminates Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan
The North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) has terminated Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan effective immediately. As a participant with the NHCRWA, Harris County MUD 360 has also terminated Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan, effective immediately.
Thank you for your efforts conserving water during this year’s drought.
NHCRWA Terminates Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan
The North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) has TERMINATED Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan effective immediately. Please note that Stage 1, voluntary water conservation, is still in effect until further notice. As a participant with the NHCRWA, Harris County MUD 360 is required to implement Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) immediately.
- Repair detectible water leaks within 72 hours of discovery;
- Utilize water conservation measures such as displacement bags, low-flow shower heads and leak detection tablets;
- Limit outdoor irrigation to the hours 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day on no more than two (2) days per week, in conformity with the following schedule (no watering on Mondays):
- 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; and
- Tuesdays and Fridays for all other customers
- No watering on Monday
Compliance with the above requirements is VOLUNTARY.
Additionally, customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue non-essential water uses such as vehicle washing, power washing, gutter flushing, and refilling swimming pools, hot tubs or aesthetic fountains (except those that support aquatic life).
We appreciate your water conservation efforts and look forward to providing additional information in the near future.
NHCRWA Board Votes to Reduce Water Rates for the Second Time in 2023
At its regular Board meeting September 11, 2023, the Board of Directors of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) voted to reduce water rates. The Board reduced surface water rates from $4.55 to $4.05 per 1,000 gallons and groundwater pumpage fees from $4.10 to $3.60 per 1,000 gallons. This is the second time in eight months the Authority has made rate reductions, making a total of $1.00 per thousand gallons of usage, or approximately 20% and 22% rate cuts, respectively. The new rates will go into effect October 1, 2023.
Board President and Director Mark Ramsey commented: “When our board addressed rates at the beginning of the year, we acted cautiously but with the stated intent to re-examine NHCRWA finances later in the year. This recent review revealed more revenue thus far in 2023 than had been anticipated earlier in the year, clearly enabling these additional rate cuts. The combined cuts will save NHCRWA ratepayers approximately $60,000,000 per year. Board Members and NHCRWA staff continue to search for additional ways to save ratepayers money while preserving quantity and quality of water supplies for North Harris County residents.”
Loss in Water Pressure- Sept. 6th, 2023
The loss in water pressure experienced on Wednesday, September 6 around 9pm was due to an electrical issue at the water plant. The issue was resolved and service restored around 10pm.