Drought Contingency and Water Conservation

Notice to Customers

Due to our lack of rain and increased water demand on the District’s water plant facilities and WHCRWA’s water plant facilities, Harris County Utility District No. 172 (the “District”) has implemented their Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan.

Stage I- Mild Water Shortage

Mild Water Shortage – Stage 1 voluntary water restrictions are as follows:

  • Water Customers are requested to limit outdoor water usage to even numbered days for Customers with  Even Numbered Address (and those responsible for watering common areas such as esplanades and sports fields), are requested to limit the irrigation of landscaped and other areas to Even Numbered Calendar days between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm  and midnight and 6 am on the designated watering day. (See example below)
  • Water Customers are requested to limit outdoor water usage to odd numbered days for Customers with  Odd Numbered Address are requested to limit the irrigation of landscaped and other areas to Odd Numbered Calendar days between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm  and midnight and 6 am on the designated watering day. (See example below)
  • Water Customers are asked to voluntarily reduce water use and Non-essential Water Uses.

The Board of Directors appreciates your cooperation during this Stage 1 – Mild Water Shortage. We will notify you if the Stage 2 – Moderate Water Shortage is required.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact H2O Consulting at 281-861-6215, or visit Harris County MUD No. 172 webpage at www.hcmud172.com.

Example Even Address: 12342 Elm Street – Water on July 2, 4, 6 etc.

Example Odd Address: 12345 Elm Street – Water on July 1, 3, 5 etc.

New Trash and Recycling Collection Days

Beginning November 23, 2021, Trash collection days are Tuesday and Friday.

Beginning November 26, 2021, Recycle collection days are Friday, please have it out to the curb by 7am.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The HARRIS COUNTY M.U.D. #172 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2021 on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Houston National Golf Club, 16500 Houston National Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77095. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.

Read notice for more information.

Coronavirus Update – Please Bag Your Garbage

In response to the continuing effects of the Coronavirus and in observance of our employee’s safety, we are asking that all waste be placed in plastic bags and tied off to avoid any direct contact with the garbage.

Trash collection services will continue as normal, but we are experiencing an increase in the amount of residential solid waste as a result of residents spending more time at home. Please be patient as we are doing our best to get everyone collected.

Green waste collection will continue; however we anticipate delays in service. By taking the following steps, residents can help minimize these delays:

  • Mulch leaves and grass clippings instead of bagging them for disposal.
  • Limit the amount of pruning and tree trimming to only what is essential.
  • If utilizing a landscaping company, ensure all green waste is collected and hauled off by the contractor.

Please continue to place your recycling loose in your container. However, if anyone in your household is exhibiting symptoms of any transmissible illness, please place recyclables in plastic bags and dispose of with your regular garbage.

Mission Statement

The core mission of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 172 is the provision of efficient and effective water, sewer, drainage, and customer services to constituents of the District. It is the responsibility of the District Board of Directors to see that all of its constituents and their respective communities are treated fairly and equally.