Voluntary Water Conservation (Stage 1)

Notice to Residents:

Harris County MUD 449 – Voluntary Water Conservation (Stage 1)

Due to the severe heat and weather conditions, your District has now entered Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan. We ask that all residents conserve water by taking the following measures:

Mild Drought: In the event of Mild Drought Conditions, the District's targeted reduction in daily water demand shall be 10% as of the date of the Trigger Condition, and the following Drought Response Measures shall be taken:

1. Users will be asked to voluntarily reduce water use and will be informed of specific steps that can be taken to reduce water use.
2. All outdoor water usage, including, but not limited to, lawn and garden watering, car washing, and window washing, shall be limited as follows:
   1. Only District residents and other users of water within the District with even-numbered addresses may use water outdoors on even-numbered days and only District residents and other users of water within the District with odd-numbered addresses may use water outdoors on odd-numbered days. In the event no street address exists, only District residents and other users of water within the District living on the north and west side of a street may use water outdoors on even-numbered days and only District residents and other users of water within the District on the south and east side of a street may use water outdoors on odd-numbered days.
   2. Outdoor water use shall be prohibited between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight).

For a complete copy of the District’s Drought Contingency Plan, please click the link below.

Ensure that you have the most recent information as it relates to Fort Bend County MUD 57 by signing up for the District Alert System, and receive communication through text and email updates. Additionally, the District website will be updated, as needed, with information regarding droughts, weather and storm warnings, flood risks, and any possible impacts to facilities or drainage as a result of weather.

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