Weather Preparedness

With winter weather moving into our area later this week, please take time now to prepare for freezing temperatures. The latest forecasts show the potential for a hard freeze (temperatures below 24 degrees for more than two hours). This type of weather can put your water pipes—and ultimately your home—at risk. A little preparation now can help prevent costly repairs later.

Please take a few minutes to review our freeze preparation guide and prepare your home to help reduce the chance of broken pipes and water damage. The guide includes:

  • Key steps to protect pipes inside and outside the home
  • What to do with faucets, irrigation systems, and exposed plumbing
  • Tips to follow before temperatures drop and during a freeze

The District’s New Concrete Storage Tank Project

The District is underway with constructing a new 370,000-gallon concrete Ground Storage Tank No. 2 to replace the original Ground Storage Tank No. 1 that was constructed in 1972. The new Ground Storage Tank No. 2 will store the District’s water supply for many years to come. The new concrete tank is designed with more longevity and less maintenance costs as compared to the original ground storage tank that was made with welded steel.

Engineering for the project is provided by the District’s Engineer, Quiddity Engineering, Inc., with construction performed by DN Tanks, LLC. The project is jointly funded through a partnership between the District and Harris County Housing and Community Development.

Don’t Forget to Apply for Tax Exemptions!

ATTENTION RESIDENT HOMEOWNERS:

All applications for name changes, exemptions, appraisal changes must be submitted to Harris Central Appraisal District.

To determine if you qualify for any exemptions as a resident homeowner, visit HCAD at the following website address: https://hcad.org/hcad-forms/hcad-all-forms

Should you have any questions regarding your eligibility for tax exemptions, contact HCAD at 713-957-7800.