Malcomson Road UD Archive

Malcomson Road UD Residents: There is a main break in the area on Carstairs Dr. Interruptions to water may occur while repairs are being made. Inframark is onsite to make necessary repairs. Updates will be posted once resolved.

You may also call our Customer Care Line to report outages or for further assistance: (281) 579-4500

MRUD Residents: Be prepared for a hard freeze as freezing temperatures start this week. Protect your pipes, plants, pets, and property! Dripping faucets is not recommended because it can cause a strain on the water pressure. Instead, we advise to open cabinet doors and allow heat to surround indoor pipes. Please see attached for ways you can prepare:

Malcomson Road UD Residents: There is a main break in the area on Patridge Dr. Interruptions to water may occur while repairs are being made. Inframark is onsite to make necessary repairs. The streets that will be affected are Patridge Dr., Beacham Dr,, and Carstairs Dr.

With the wind storms and Hurricane Beryl that recently impacted our area, residents are dealing with storm debris.  MRUD has had to remove debris on the District’s Right-of-Way due to residents dumping trimmings and trash behind their fences, and in many cases close to the exercise trails.   Dumping on District property is trespassing and prohibited.  You may not be aware that MRUD has to pay to remove this debris to keep facilities safe, usable, and looking good.  All the residents in MRUD should not have to pay for the cost of the removal of debris from a few bad players that are acting irresponsibly.

Any debris which has been discarded on District property must be removed immediately (by September 9, 2024) to avoid charges to the resident. These charges will include all efforts to remove and haul off the debris and any cost to restore the area. We hope those that take advantage of our facilities will help us monitor for violations. If you see any debris on district right-of-way, please contact the operator at 832-467-1599. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

The Malcomson Road UD trail from Louetta Rd to Lakewood Crossing Dr will be closed from 4/1 to 4/7 for repairs.

Malcomson Road UD is recoating their tanks at Water Plant No. 1. Construction is expected to last until summer 2024. There may be elevated noise levels due to construction activity.

The North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA ) has terminated stage 1 voluntary of their Drought Contingency Plan (DCP). Malcomson Road UD Stage 1 DCP is no longer in effect.

The North Harris County Regional Authority (NHCRWA) terminated their Stage 2 water conservation measures. However, Stage 1 voluntary remains in effect. Effective immediately, the following voluntary water use restrictions are in place:

Voluntary water use restrictions now in place:

• Water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to Sundays and Thursdays for single-family residential customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8); Saturdays and Wednesdays for single-family residential customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9); and Tuesdays and Fridays for all other customers and to irrigate landscapes only between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5-00 am and 7-00 pm and 12:00 midnight on designated watering days.
• Water customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue water use for non-essential purposes.
• Water Customers are requested to check for and repair all leaks, dripping faucets, and running toilets.

Thank you for your cooperation – Customers will be notified when these restrictions are no longer required or if conditions warrant additional conservation measures.

Due to ongoing drought conditions, The North Harris County Regional Authority (NHCRWA) initiated Stage 2 (Mandatory) water conservation measures. Because Malcomson Rd. UD is located within the boundaries of the NHCRWA, we are required to ini ate Stage 2 mandatory utility water conservation measures. Effective immediately, under threat of penalty for violation, the following water use restrictions for stage 2 shall apply to all persons:

• Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems shall be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8); Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9); and Tuesdays and Fridays for all other customers, and irrigation of landscaped areas is further limited to the hours of 12:00 midnight until 5:00 a.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight on designated watering days. However, irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at any time if it is by means of a hand-held hose, a faucet filled bucket or watering can of five (5) gallons or less, or drip irrigation. system.
• Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane, or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of-12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle for quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be done at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash or commercial service station. Further, such washing may be exempted from these regulations if the health, safety, and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.
• Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or Jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight.
• Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.
• Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire-fighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare, except that use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes may be allowed under special permit from the District.
• All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to patrons except upon request of the patron.

The following uses of water are defined as non-essential and are prohibited:

1. wash down of any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas.
2. use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than. immediate fire protection.
3. use of water for dust control.
4. flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any hutter or street.
5. failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s).

Exceptions: Notwithstanding foregoing, water may be discharged during a Stage 2 Water Shortage as follows:

a. By the District for the purpose of flushing waterlines to prevent or eliminate stagnation, contamination, or discoloration of water in any District water facility, or
b. For the wetting of any surface for the purpose of complying with the air pollution laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America.
c. To alleviate conditions threatening life, safety, or welfare of the public, including, without limitation, fire suppression.

The following penalties shall apply to anyone violating the mandatory drought response measures stated above:

• Any person who violates this Plan is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). Each day that one or more of the provisions in this Plan is violated shall constitute a separate offense. If a person is convicted of three or more distinct violations of this Plan, the Board shall, upon due notice to the customer, be authorized to discontinue water service to the premises where such violtions occur. Services discontinued under such circumstances shall be restored only upon payment, of a re-connection charge, hereby established at $100.00, and any other costs incurred by the District in discontinuing service. In addition, suitable assurance must be given to the Board that the same ac on shall not be repeated while the Plan is in effect. Compliance with this plan may also be sought through injunctive relief in the district court.

Thank you for your cooperation – Customers will be notified when these restrictions are no longer required or if conditions warrant additional conservation measures.