Water

Chloramines to Free Chlorine Conversion

Dear MUD Residents:

Please be advised, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, the Harris County MUD No. 418 public water system, PWS ID 1013329, will convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from Chloramines to Free Chlorine in sections of HCMUD 419. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of disinfectant conversion. The conversion is taking place in an effort to properly extend the water lines along North Bridgeland Lake Parkway towards Highway 99.

Public water systems are required to properly disinfect their water and maintain an adequate disinfectant residual in the distribution system. Free Chlorine is widely used as a disinfectant because it persists for long periods, while also limiting the formation of disinfection by-product contaminants.

Affected areas include:

  • Shady Haven
  • Mill Haven

Please see attached map outlined in green and blue.

Please reach out to Inframark’s Customer Service at (281) 579-4500, should you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Mackenzie Osborne
Account Manager

Bridgeland Water Conversion

Dear MUD Residents:

As you may be aware, North Bridgeland Lake Parkway is undergoing construction to expand towards Highway 99. As the road develops to reach the highway, the main water lines must follow. The main water line expansion will also provide water to your neighboring District, Harris County MUD No. 490. In order to do so properly, the disinfectant Harris County MUD No. 418 uses in the distribution system will be converted in sections of Harris County MUD No. 419 and Harris County MUD No. 489. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of disinfectant conversion.

Public water systems are required to properly disinfect their water and maintain an adequate disinfectant residual in the distribution system. Chloramine (Free Chlorine combined with Ammonia) and Free Chlorine are widely used as disinfectants because they persist for long periods, while also limiting the formation of disinfection by-product contaminants.

Please find details with dates and sections affected below. On Monday, February 13, 2023, the following Harris County MUD No. 419 sections will be converted from Chloramines to Free Chlorine:

  • Moonlit Haven
  • Brook Haven
  • Arbor Haven
  • Meadow Haven
  • Lake Haven
  • Pine Haven

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, the following Harris County MUD No. 489 will be converted from Free Chlorine to Chloramines:

  • Seminole Canyon

*Note: Harris County MUD No. 489 Seminole Canyon customers please be advised, the change to chloramines can cause problems to persons dependent on dialysis machines. A condition known as hemolytic anemia can occur if the disinfectant is not completely removed from the water that is used for the dialysate. Consequently, the pretreatment scheme used for the dialysis units must include some means, such as a charcoal filter, for removing the chloramine prior to this date. Medical facilities should also determine if additional precautions are required for other medical equipment.

In addition, chloraminated water may be toxic to fish. If you have a fish tank, please make sure that the chemicals or filters that you are using are designed for use in water that has been treated with chloramines. You may also need to change the type of filter that you use for the fish tank.

Please see attached map outlined in green and blue.

Please reach out to Inframark’s Customer Service at (281) 579-4500, should you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mackenzie Osborne
Account Manager

Water Outage Effecting Areas of HCMUD 419

Update: Services restored at 2:00 a.m. January 18, 2023.

Date: 01//17/2023

Harris County Municipal Utility District #419 (HCMUD 419)
Harris County Municipal Utility District #489 (HCMUD 489)

Bridgeland Residents:
Please be advised, there is currently an outage effecting areas of HCMUD 419 and HCMUD489. During repair of an interconnecting valve, the pipe shifted once the line was exposed and created a 100 gallon per minute leak. In response, the surrounding lines must be isolated in order for crews to properly perform the emergency repair.

The current areas effected include:
The Reserves at Hidden Creek
Hidden Creek Estates
Bedias Creek
Cibolo Creek
Plum Creek
Barton Creek
Cedar Creek
Enchanted Rock

Unfortunately, at this time there is not estimated time of completion for repairs. The crew will be working throughout the night to restore services. We will communicate updates via the MUD 419 and 489 websites every two hours until service is restored.

For questions or concerns, please contact Inframark’s Customer Service team at (281) 579-4500 or visit your MUD websites at hcmud419.com or hcmud489.com.

Thank you,

Mackenzie Osborne
Account Manager