Winter Freeze Warning
Being prepared is the first step in reducing costly home repairs and emergency situations during inclement weather . Here are some tips to help keep you warm, safe and reduce the chance of damage to your residence and/or property:
- Shop earlier for supplies! When dangerous weather is pending, don’t wait to stock up on useful items, such as pipe insulation, bottled water, canned goods, hygiene & feminine products, pet food, batteries, flashlights, wood for fire places, gas powered generator if possible, and blankets. Checking fuel levels in your vehicle and toping off if necessary is also a good idea.
- Stock up on medications and first aid supplies! Road conditions may become hazardous during inclement weather, so make sure you have at least a weeks worth of first aid needs and prescribed medications on hand.
- Insulating outside water pipes! Check around and near your home and property to insure there are no exposed water pipes. Covering any outside faucets, water spigots and turning off automated water sprinkler systems is a must during freezing temps.
- Check on elderly family members and friends prior to inclement weather. They may not have the resources to stock up on supplies, and may require assistance.
- Bring outside pets indoors! Remember: If you’re cold, they’re cold. Bring them into a warm area with plenty of bedding. If your pet requires a prescription medication, make sure you have a least a weeks worth on hand during the inclement weather.
- Checking all window and door sills to ensure proper fit and that they are air tight to prevent cold air from entering and warm air from escaping. This is especially important in case of power loss in your home.
- Cover outside plants and shrubbery with sheets. Covering your landscaping will help minimize the risk of damage caused by frost and freezing temps, and when possible, bring potted plants indoors.
NHCRWA terminates Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan
The North Harris County Regional Water Authority is immediately terminating Stage 1 of its’ Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), pursuant to Article III, 2 (B).
Please continue to conserve water to preserve our natural resources.
NHCRWA Rescinded Stage 2 Drought Contingency
The North Harris County Regional Water Authority has immediately terminated implementation of mandatory Stage 2 of its’ Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), due to reduced demand and therefore, HCWCID 136 has as well. Please keep in mind that implementation of voluntary Stage 1 of the DCP remains in effect. For more information on the DCP, you may find it here: Drought Contingency Plan (PDF)
Harris County WCID 136 Stage 2 Drought Conditions
All District customers are required to implement limited outdoor irrigation use to no more than 2 days per week between 7:00 p.m and 5:00 a.m in conformity with the following schedule (no watering on Mondays) effective August 27, 2023:
- Sundays and Thursdays for single‐family residential customers with even numbered street addresses
- Saturdays and Wednesdays for single‐family residential customers with odd numbered street addresses; and
- Tuesdays and Fridays for all other customers
Compliance with the above requirements is mandatory. If you have any questions about this message, please contact our office at (281) 353-9809.
Freeze Alert 12/20 – 12/25/2022
H2O Innovation staff will be mobilized and standing by to deal with water main breaks and water plant issues. If you experience a pipe freeze on your side of your water meter outside your home, H20 can only turn your water off at the meter. If you have a pipe broken inside your home, you can isolate your private cut off usually located on the side of your home below your water spigot. Or inside the garage. It’s a good idea to have the names of a couple of plumbers should you need them. As H2O does not repair homeowner private water lines.
Freeze Preparation Tips
1. Wrap outdoor and garage pipes.
2. Remove water hoses and wrap water spigot.
3. Drain and turn off sprinklers system.
4. Turn off water to your washer if in garage.
5. If you leave your house before a freeze, turn off the water at your private cut off valve and leave your heat on.
Protect your pipes when it freezes
1. Open cabinets under sinks to let your house’s heat warm the pipes.
2. If your pipes freeze, turn off the water at your private cut off valve. This prevents broken pipes from leaking into house after they thaw.
3. Let faucets drip from the cold and hot taps or run water through your indoor faucets before you go to sleep.
***Check your Insurance coverage. Flood insurance does not pay for damaged caused by freeze.