Notice of EPA Lead Inventory – October 7, 2024
As required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 132 (the “Water District”) conducted an inventory on it service lines for the presence of lead.
The inventory has been completed. No lead service lines nor galvanized service connections were detected and no line replacement is required.
Additionally, the Water District has found no evidence of the use of lead service lines (i) in the system records, including distribution system maps and drawings, historical records, meter installation records, inspections and records of the distribution system that indicate the material composition, or (ii) when reading water meters or performing maintenance activities during normal system operations.
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.
A printable version of this notice is available here: NHCRWA-9-16-24-Rate-Reduction.pdf.
Serving Our Community For Half A Century
For more than 50 years, Harris County WCID 132 has provided water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities to customers inside its boundaries. (See District boundaries here.)
The District was created by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and converted to a municipal utility district in 1977. The District operates under the provisions of the Texas Water Code.
The District covers 327 acres of land located 20 miles northwest of downtown Houston. We serve single family residents in portions of Cypresswood and Cypressdale subdivisions, all of Cypresswood Place, all or a portion of five apartment complexes plus 43 acres of commercial development along Kuykendahl Road. The district serves an estimated 4,100 residential and commercial customers daily.
Water supply for the District is provided by an integrated system shared with Cypresswood Utility District through a joint facilities agreement consisting of three water wells and two emergency water intercon-nects. Surface water is purchased from the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
The District is located within the boundaries of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District which regulates groundwater withdrawals and is subject to an annual permit issued by the subsidence district.
Wastewater treatment is provided by a facility located south of Cypress Creek. The District participates in the maintenance and operation of the facility along with six other utility districts.
As of December 31, 2023, the District had assets of $9,465,345 and liabilities of $3,160,350 based on the most recent audited financial statement. (See audited financial statements here.)
District Notifications via Text Message Now Available
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