H2O Consulting deserves a big Thank You from all of MUD 208 residents for their preparations and hard work before and during the recent freeze event to keep the water system up and running the entire time.

Winterization preparations, which includes wrapping valves, insulating controls, and installing space heaters, were completed by the end of October. Before the storm hit, they reviewed critical items, such as making certain they had adequate fuel and inspecting all power supply lines to insure they are free and clear of any tree limbs that might come crashing down. H2O Consulting employees had to check all the utility trucks to make sure they were road-ready, including full gas tanks and equipped with necessary tools like heat torches and bolt cutters. They also made certain the generators and natural gas engines were working properly. Spare parts for piping repairs were purchased and nonessential plumbing at facilities were isolated and drained. The day before the freeze hit, they made final adjustments to critical valves and controls. If you were signed up to receive alerts, you would have received one at this time to remind you to prepare your own home for this event. Along with having several meetings to discuss coverage at multiple facilities and communication plans, these guys worked endlessly to ensure that residents of MUD 208 had water safe to drink throughout the event. All the while, H2O employees had to deal with the same type of situations that we were experiencing in our own homes.

Noticed the mention of an alert being sent out? If you have not signed up for the alert system, now is as good a time as any to do so. All you need to do is click on the link on the right side of this webpage or text MUD208 to 474747. If we need to communicate with you at any time during any extreme weather event, you will have reliable, accurate, and up to date information directly from your district.

You can also enroll for e-mail alerts by visiting H2O Consulting’s website at https://h2oconsulting.net/alerts. Note that there are separate sign-ups for e-mail alerts and text alerts. Be sure to indicate MUD 208 as your district.

Your contact information will not be used for any purpose other than to communicate with you regarding your district’s news and information.

There are currently no Consumer Alerts, check back for more information.

All MUD 208 customers have smart meters and are able to access their water usage data online. Once registered for an online account, customers can view usage and receive leak alerts. With this feature, if water is flowing continuously for 24 hours at a customer specified rate, say 10 gallons per hour, the customer is notified by a text and/or email that their household has a leak. Once a 24-hour period goes by with water flow less than the specified value, an alert is sent that the leak has stopped. After an online account is set up, a smart phone app will be available to access data from your phone. Here are sign-up instructions:

All MUD 208 customers have smart meters and are able to access their water usage data online. Once registered for an online account, customers can view usage and receive leak alerts. With this feature, if water is flowing continuously for 24 hours at a customer specified rate, say 10 gallons per hour, the customer is notified by a text and/or email that their household has a leak. Once a 24-hour period goes by with water flow less than the specified value, an alert is sent that the leak has stopped. After an online account is set up, a smart phone app will be available to access data from your phone. Here are sign-up instructions:

HCMUD 208 is currently NOT under a boil water notice. The City of Houston notice does not impact this District.

Due to high water usage, we ask our customers to please conserve water through the end of the week. Help do your part to keep everyone safe!

Harris County MUD 208 residents, it is time to prepare for colder temperatures! There is a Freeze Watch in effect for Sunday night through Tuesday morning, February 14th – February 16, 2021. Temperatures are expected to drop to freezing levels overnight.

How can District residents prepare? Practice the “Four P’s” as the cold fronts set in:

People:

• Dress in warm clothing, wear coats and gloves when outdoors.
• Protect children and the elderly. Never leave them in a cold place or vehicle.
• Temperatures are predicted to be in the teens Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Pets:

• Bring your pets indoors.
• Provide a warm, safe place for them to eat and sleep.

Pipes:

• Prevent frozen pipes and damage to your home by opening the cabinets under the kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow warm air to circulate and warm the pipes.
• Insulate outdoor faucets and exposed pipes and be sure to disconnect and drain hoses from outdoor spigots.

Plants:

• Protect plants from freezing by covering them with plant-cover fabric, or a light blanket with plastic sheeting on top of it.
• Hydrate plants early so they can absorb and stay healthy through the cold.

Additionally, there are a few vehicle-safety tips to observe during winter weather:

• Keep your gas tank full.
• Have tire pressure checked.
• Have a phone charger, first aid kit, blankets, and jumper cables in your car.
• Check local road conditions at www.houstontranstar.org. State highway information available at www.drivetexas.org.

Lastly, Fire Departments have provided some safety tips surrounding space heaters and other supplemental heating sources during the colder days:

• Never leave a space heater unattended or a child unattended with a space heater.
• Keep all combustible materials (including yourself!) at least three (3) feet away from the heater.
• Never overload outlets or breakers.
• Do not use extension cords for the heater.
• Always turn it off if leaving the room and/or going to sleep.

If you have any questions, or concerns, Please visit H2O’s website at www.h2oconsulting.net.

Copperfield Joint Operations Board (CJOB) officials, the board that manages the sewerage treatment plant, increased their residential sewer rate by $1.00. This increase will be passed on to our residential customers. The new monthly sewer rate will be increased from $14.00 to $15.00.

Officials of the WHCRWA will increase their rates on January 1st. This fee is passed through to all MUD 208 customers. The WHCRWA rate passed through to residential customers will be $3.75 per 1,000 gallons of usage and is specifically itemized in your monthly water bill. This rate increase will show up for your February water usage (~March 1st bill). The money collected is paid to the WHCRWA and is not part of our MUD’s operational budget. Please remember that the WHCRWA is not part of the Harris County government and gets none of its funds from Harris County property tax, nor does it have any taxing authority. All of its funding for the entire project is derived from the fee on water usage.

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