HCMUD 284 - Stage 1 Drought Contingency in Effect

Currently the Houston area is experiencing hotter and drier than normal weather conditions, which have resulted in an increased demand on our water system especially in peak hours.

Harris County MUD 284 receives water from the WHCRWA and therefore we fall under their drought contingency guidelines.

The West Harris County Regional Water Authority  (WHCRWA) has triggered Stage 1 (voluntary reductions) of its Drought Contingency Plan due to climate and weather conditions. The Authority has determined it is necessary to trigger Stage 1 in order to facilitate compliance with the Harris Galveston Subsidence District requirements.

Wholesale changes are not required at this time, but little things can go a long way to maintaining water pressure throughout the system. Please observe to the following drought contingency

• Do not water daily
• If you have an irrigation system, reduce irrigation by 15% and change your irrigation times to earlier hours between 10:00 PM. and 5:00 a.m. This will enhance the effectiveness of your irrigation. Please do not water during the daylight hours, water is lost due to evaporative heat conditions.
• Over irrigating is one of the largest sources of overuse in our water supply and causes high water bills.
• Want to know how long and how much to water? Please see https://www.watermyyard.org/#/Location.
• Patronize a local car wash instead of doing it yourself in the driveway.
• Postpone all non-essential water usage such as power washing.
• Do not drain and refill swimming pools. Only add water to replace losses from normal use.