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2011 Tax Statements
November 22, 2011

If you do not escrow your taxes and have not received a tax statement please contact the tax office at (281) 499-1223 or visit their website www.taxtech.net


Let's Tackle the Grease in this Kitchen
October 13, 2011

Learn what you can do to help keep grease out of the sewer lines and storm drains. To learn more, click on the link below.

Let's Tackle the Grease in this Kitchen - PDF


Voluntary Water Use Restrictions
August 31, 2011

Dear Customer:

The current drought has placed an increased demand on the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 71, water production facilities.  We need your help to voluntarily conserve water so we will have an adequate supply of water is available for drinking and bathing.

All District water customers are asked to voluntarily reduce water use both indoors and outdoors.  Please help us reduce water use as follows:

  1. Limit all outdoor watering, including, but not limited to lawn and garden watering, car washing, and window washing as follows:

  2. a. If the last number of your address is an even number (like 1102 or 14320) for example) use water outdoors only on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

    b. If the last number of your address is an odd number (like 1513 or 11345 for example) use water outdoors on Wednesdays and Sundays.

    c. Retail water customers responsible for watering common areas such as greenbelts, esplanades and sports fields should limit watering to Mondays and Fridays.

    d. Do not use water outdoors 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).  Most of our indoor water use is during these hours.  We must not use water outdoors during these hours to make sure we have enough water available for drinking and bathing during the peak water use periods; otherwise, none of us may have water.

The Board of Directors appreciates your cooperation during this drought condition. Once the drought condition ends, we will notify you and you may return to normal usage. If conditions should worsen, it may be necessary to impose mandatory water use restrictions at which time you will be notified of the more stringent restrictions.  We are doing all we can to make sure we have water available in our community.  If we all chip in and help with these voluntary measures, we might be able to avoid mandatory restrictions.  Please do your part for the community.  For additional information please contact the District’s Operator at 281-897-9100, or online at: http://www.regionalwater.net.

Very truly yours,
Harris County MUD No. 71 Board of Directors       

Summer is Here
June 23, 2011

Harris County MUD 71 is continually working to improve our community through improvements to our parks and recreational facilities. These facilities are designed to enhance the overall neighborhood while providing enjoyment for its' residents. Please take the time to review the park rules and regulations.

Park Rules and Regulations - PDF


Vandalism in the District
January 13, 2011

Please report any vandalism by calling the sheriff at 911 or (713) 221-6000. Due to dangerous activity in District, a fountain at one of the District’s lakes had to be removed.


New Certificate of Resolution
December 1, 2010

A certificate of resolution on the policies and procedures for public comment at board of directors meetings was adopted at this week's meeting.

Click here to download a copy of the Certificate of Resolution


Holiday in the Park 2010
Bundy Park at the Gazebo

Saturday, December 11, 2010
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Bring your camera and take pictures with Santa!
Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies


Electronic Payments Update
October 28, 2010

Your water bill can be paid using one of the following automated payment options:

VIA CREDIT CARD
  • Log on to secure website to pay water bill via credit card by logging onto: http://www.paymyutilitybill.com.
  • Enter 15 digit account number exactly as it is printed on your water bill and enter amount to be paid.
  • Website will validate the District Name and will ask if you want to make payment to Harris County MUD No. 71.
  • Confirm that the “District Name” and “Payment Amount” is correct and you will be prompted to enter your Discover or MasterCard credit card and billing information. Click “Complete Payment” button and payment is processed.
  • You will receive a confirmation receipt that contains a unique confirmation number once payment is processed and accepted. Please note that a confirmation number will not be given for declined transactions.
  • Customer pays 5% per transactions to the internet service provider.*
    (Example: $60.00 water bill x 5% transaction fee = $63.00 charge to credit card).
CHECK BY PHONE
  • Contact Compass Bank Telephone Payment Center
    Phone: (713) 881-0675
    Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm CST; Monday through Friday excluding bank holidays.
  • Compass Bank call center receives high volume of calls at certain times of the month. You may receive a message to call back or a busy signal. Plan on paying your water bill several days in advance of due date to avoid payment delay.
  • Customer must provide District Name, entire 15 digit account number, amount to be paid and banking information.
  • Customer will be given confirmation number to verify authorization of the transaction and will be mailed a written notification within 3 business days of the transaction.
  • Customer pays $3.95 per transaction to the service provider.*
    (Example: $60.00 water bill + $3.95 transaction fee = $63.95 payment).
WESTERN UNION CONVENIENCE PAY
  • Customer can pay water bill at select HEB, Kroger or other Western Union Convenience pay locations. Cash, check and money order are accepted forms of payment at these locations.
  • Western Union Convenience pay locations can only accept payment using the properly formatted 15 digit account number water bill coupon.
  • You must have the payment coupon present when paying at select HEB, Kroger or other Western Union Convenience pay locations. (Coupon is attached with water bill.)
  • Customer is issued a receipt for payment which contains store location, Western Union employee name, customer’s 15 digit account number, date paid and amount paid.
  • Customer pays ($1.00 per transaction fee to service provider.*
    (Example: $60.00 water bill + $1.00 transaction fee = $61.00 payment.)
ON-LINE BILL PAY
  • Customer initiates on-line check payment through their internet bill payment provider.
  • Customer provides the bill payment provider the District Name, 15 digit account number, settlement date, and payment amount.
  • Funds are transferred immediately from customer account and payment is mailed to Regional Water Corporation. Allow 7-10 business days for payment to be received at Regional Water Corporation.
  • Example: $60.00 water bill + $0.00 transaction fee = $60.00 payment).
Electronic payment options will be reported to the operating company, Regional Water Corporation, on the following business day, excluding holidays (except for on-line bill pay). Please contact Regional Water regarding your electronic payment questions at 281-897-9100.

*Transaction fee amounts are set and paid by the customer directly to the service provider. Harris County MUD No. 71 and/or Regional Water Corporation does not receive any portion of the transaction fee amount paid by the customer to the service provider.

Customers can continue to pay their water bill by mailing their payment to:
Harris County MUD No. 71
P O Box 690406
Houston, TX 77269-0406

OR

Customers can continue to pay their water bill in person between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday:
Regional Water Corporation
19500 SH 249, Suite 210
Houston, TX 77070

Click here to download a copy of this information


Director Elections
July 14, 2010

The District held a Directors Election on May 8, 2010. By law, the District is only required to hold a Directors Election if the number of persons running is greater than the number of open positions. For the May election, three persons filed to run for the two open positions. Following early and election day voting, the tally of all votes cast was:
  • Phillip Smith, Jr. 15
  • Mary Workman 17
  • Tom Behrens 1
Due to Federal and State election laws, elections are very expensive for the District to run. The May 2010 Directors Election cost $15,997.53. This amount must be paid by the District, through District taxes and water and sewer revenues.

Directors Elections are held every even numbered year, with two or three positions up for election each time. If elected, directors serve four-year terms.

Congratulations to Phillip Smith, Jr. and Mary Workman, both of whom were incumbents.


Trash Collection Provider Change
May 07, 2010

On June 1, 2010, BEST TRASH will be your new trash collection provider.
Contact Information: Best Trash, 17820 Madden Rd, Richmond, TX 77407 Ph: (281) 313-(BEST) or 281 313-2378.

*In order to better serve you NEW TRASH days are TUESDAY-FRIDAY *
Please have trash out by 7:00 am each pick up day.
Trash must be either in containers or bags not exceeding 40 gallons or weighing over 40 pounds.

On each regularly scheduled collection TUESDAY & FRIDAY, Best Trash will collect residential refuse located at the curbside. Refuse must be in containers or bags not exceeding 40 gallons or weighing over 40 pounds.

Items excluded from normal collection are dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, waste generated by a private contractor or any materials or items deemed hazardous materials. Please do not dispose of gasoline, motor oil, paints, cooking oil, or any other liquid items in a container that is not visible to Contractor personnel. If it results in spillage, that causes a stain, Best Trash is not responsible for the clean up. Best Trash will leave a tag explaining the reason for non-collected item(s).

Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings and fencing must be bundled in lengths no greater than 4 feet with no branch diameter exceeding 3 inches. The bundling is required to allow quick pickup and size limitations are required to avoid damaging the equipment in the crushing process.

Items such as appliances, furniture, carpet (up to 1 room, cut and rolled up in bundles four feet wide and less than 40 pounds), cardboard boxes (flattened), will be picked up either of your collection days. By Federal Law, refrigerators and freezers or any other items containing Freon must be drained of Freon and have an accompanying bill to validate such service was performed.

An enhanced feature of BEST TRASH is special pick up for items excluded by the contract. If notified in advance, Best Trash will meet with you prior to a collection day to determine a price to haul away non-contract items. If you do not notify Best Trash of such a special pick-up before your scheduled pick up day, Best Trash will leave a notice for you to contact Best Trash during normal office hours to arrange for a price and time for the extra pick up.

Holidays: If your regular pick-up falls on a holiday (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th – Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day), the pick-up will be made on the next regular scheduled pick-up day.

Click here to download a copy of this information.


Dangerous Dogs
February 28, 2010

Dogs that meet the following criteria may be declared dangerous:
  • A dog that makes an unprovoked attach on a person that occurred in a place other than an enclosure in which the dog was being kept, or
  • A dog that commits an unprovoked act in a place other than an enclosure in which the dog was being kept and that act would cause a person to reasonably believe that the dog will attack and cause bodily injury.
A person may report an incident which indicates a dog is dangerous as defined above. Requests for a dangerous dog declaration are filed at the local Justice of the Peace court by the individual. The court will notify the owner and Veterinary Public Health. Declaring a dog dangerous in Harris County is done by a duly elected Justice of the Peace.

The Process of Declaring a Dog Dangerous:
  • Step 1 - Person goes to their Justice of the Peace court and fills out the paperwork to begin the process. The paperwork will ask for the persons information, description of the dog, dog's owner (name and address), and a description of the incident that led that person to believe the dog is dangerous.
  • Step 2 - Justice of the Peace court gives owner notice of the complaint. The owner has 5 days to deliver the animal to HCPHES Veterinary Public Health were it will be held until the legal process is completed.
  • Step 3 - Justice of the Peace court sets a hearing not later than the 10th day after the dog is delivers to Veterinary Public Health. Owner and complainant are notified.
  • Step 4 - Hearing is held and Judge determines if dog is dangerous according to definition.
  • Step 5 - If the declaration of dangerous is made, the owner has 30 days to comply with the requirements for keeping a dangerous dog, which includes liability insurance and a secure enclosure inspected by Veterinary Public Health.
If the dog is not declared dangerous it is released back to the owner.

Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2
Judge Bill Yeoman
16715 Clay Road, #4
Houston, Texas 77084
(281) 463-2341


Rate Increase
January 1, 2010

The West Harris County Regional Water Authority new fees will be effective January 1, 2010. The new pumpage fee is $1.25 per 1,000 pumped gallons of water and the surface water fee is $1.55 per 1,000 gallons of purchased water. This charge is reflected on your water bill as line item WHCRWA. For more information about the West Harris County Regional Water Authority, please see their website at www.WHCRWA.com.


911 Service Provider Change
January 1, 2010

Effective one minute after midnight on December 31, 2009, West I-10 Fire Department will be the new 911 EMS Provider. Please see the below document for more details:

Letter from West Harris County EMS - PDF


Regional Water Corporation

Contact Regional Water Corp at 281-897-9100 to report any water quality problems, water leaks, sewage problems or if you have a question about your water bill. Office Hours are 8am-4pm Monday thru Friday. Emergency personnel are available 24hrs/day for emergency water and sewer service.

REGIONAL WATER CORPORATION
19500 SH249 SUITE 210
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77070
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