Water

Drought Stage 1 Rescinded

Dear Customer:

Harris Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3 has rescinded Stage 1 (voluntary) water conservation measures. The West Harris County Regional Water Authority, also has rescinded its Stage 1 (voluntary) water conservation measures.

The Board of Directors appreciates your cooperation and perseverance during this Conservation Condition.

Voluntary Water Use Restrictions

Dear Customer:

Due to ongoing drought conditions, the West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA) initiated Stage 1 water conservation measures. Because Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3 is located within the boundaries of the WHCRWA, we are required to initiate Stage 1 of our Drought Contingency Plan which includes voluntary water conservation measures. The WHCRWA and the District may require mandatory water use restrictions if conditions worsen. Effective immediately, the following voluntary water use restrictions are in place:. Effective immediately, the following voluntary water use restrictions are in place:

  • Customers with even numbered addresses (addresses ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8) are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaping and other areas to even numbered dates (dates ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8).
  • Customers with odd numbered addresses (addresses end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9) are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaping and other areas to odd numbered dates (dates ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9).
  • Common areas such as esplanades or sports fields are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaping to even numbered dates.
  • Irrigation should be limited to the hours between 8:00pm on designated days, 6:00 am on the following days.

The Board of Directors of the district appreciates your cooperation and perseverance during these conservation effects. Once stage 1 ends, we will notify you, and you may then return to normal usage. If conditions should worsen, it may be necessary to proceed to Stage 2, at which time you will be notified of the more stringent and mandatory restrictions to ensure the availability of water in your community.

No Boil Water Notice

There is no boil water notice in effect for Harris-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District #3 residents or businesses.  The City of Houston has issued a Boil Water Notice for their water system and other systems effected by the City’s issue. While local media (and social media) are reporting boil water notices for the City and those other Water Districts in our area, these notices do not pertain to Harris-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District #3 receivers, as the District maintains independent water production facilities. Again, Harris-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District #3 is not currently under a Boil Water Notice.

In the event a Boil Water Notice needs to be issued for our community, notification will be provided. For immediate and up-to-date 24/7 information, you can always reach out to EDP’s 24-hour Customer Service line at (832) 467-1599.

Voluntary Water Use Restrictions

Dear Customer:

Due to ongoing drought conditions, the West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA) initiated Stage 1 water conservation measures. Because Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD No. 3 is located within the boundaries of the WHCRWA, we are required to initiate Stage 1 water conservation measures. The WHCRWA and Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD No. 3 may require mandatory water use restrictions if conditions worsen. Effective immediately, the following voluntary water use restrictions are in place:

  1. Customers with even-numbered addresses may use water outdoors on even-numbered days.
  2. Customers with odd-numbered addresses may use water outdoors on odd-numbered days.
  3. Outdoor water use shall be limited to between the hours of 8:00 pm and 6:00 am on designated watering days.
  4. Customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue water use for non-essential purposes.

The Board of Directors appreciates your cooperation and perseverance during this Conservation Condition. Once the Conservation Condition ends, we will notify you, and you may then return to normal usage. If conditions should worsen, it may be necessary to proceed to Stage 2, at which time you will be notified of the more stringent restrictions to ensure the availability of water in your community.

No Boil Water Notice

At this time, the District is NOT under a boil water notice. The water is safe to consume. Please check the website for updates.

Freeze Warning

Freezing temperatures possible Sunday thru Thursday. Protect pipes, people, and pets!

With upcoming weather expected to reach record lows, we want to remind everyone to take the time to inspect and insulate their household water lines.

Be sure to wrap exterior pipes and irrigation backflow preventers to avoid issues during the extreme cold. For tips on winterizing your irrigation system, view the below video.

Water Transmission and COVID-19

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water. Conventional water treatment methods that use chlorine disinfection, such as those in Harris-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3’s drinking water system, should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.

More Information

WHCRWA Documentary

The West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA) has created a comprehensive new documentary video addressing the progress to secure a long-term water supply featuring the following:

  • Interviews with members of our partnership teams
  • In-depth discussions about where our water will come from in the future and how we will pay for it
  • Current and future cost estimates and rate analysis
  • Questions and Answers.

Please see below for the link to the video.

https://vimeo.com/296247411

New Online Customer Portal

In 2018, we introduced a new online customer portal for making water bill payments. Customers can create an account by visiting www.edpwater.com and following the instructions below. Make individual or automatic payments online for a $1.00 fee, when paying by eCheck from a bank account or a 3% fee when paying by credit or debit card.

How to create an account:

  1. Go to www.edpwater.com
  2. Click on Pay Your Bill, select your water District’s name
  3. Click on PAY ONLINE NOW
  4. Click on Sign up now
  5. Follow online instructions beginning with your security code from your most recent water bill.

We hope you enjoy the new features which include:

  • Viewing real-time balance & transaction history
  • Viewing current and past billing statements
  • Viewing your water use history
  • Updating your mailing address
  • Signing up for eBilling

Changes to Our Auto-Pay Program

The auto-pay program has been moved to the Online Customer Portal. This change will not disrupt autopayments set up through our original payment program and no action is required. However, we encourage you to sign on to the new customer portal and confirm/update your account information.

For more information or assistance with registration, call EDP at
832-467-1599
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
Visit www.edpwater.com for more information.