Author: HCMUD 501

Wildlife Management in Harris County MUD 500 Lakes

On July 18, 2019, MUD 500 received a report of a sighting on July 16, 2019, of an approximately 4’ alligator in the southeastern portion of MUD 500’s lakes, near the Tuckerton Road Bridge. MUD 500 has obtained the required nuisance permit from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and instructed its trapper to continue their efforts to locate and remove the alligator. The District respectfully requests that residents of and visitors to Towne Lake refrain from interfering with its wildlife management contractor and/or any of the contractor’s lines, traps, or other equipment left in or near its lakes.

MUD 500 continues to request that residents report any sightings of alligators to its operator, Environmental Development Partners, at (832) 467-1599. MUD 500 encourages your district to share this information with your residents. Please visit MUD 500’s website, at http://www.hcmud500.org, for additional information.

Wildlife Management in Harris County MUD 500 Lakes

On July 9, 2019, MUD 500 received a report from the District’s wildlife management contractor of a confirmed sighting of an approximately 3’ to 4’ alligator in the southwestern portion of MUD 500’s lakes, off of West Pedernales River Drive. MUD 500 has obtained the required nuisance permit from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and instructed its trapper to locate and remove the alligator. The District respectfully requests that residents of and visitors to Towne Lake refrain from interfering with its wildlife management contractor and/or any of the contractor’s lines, traps, or other equipment left in or near its lakes.

MUD 500 continues to request that residents report any sightings of alligators to its operator, Environmental Development Partners, at (832) 467-1599. MUD 500 encourages your district to share this information with your residents. Please visit MUD 500’s website, at http://www.hcmud500.org, for additional information.

Notice of Water System Flushing

Flushing of the District’s water lines will be conducted beginning on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The flushing may continue until Monday, June 3, 2019.

During these days, you may notice discoloring of the water due to mineral sediment that is being flushed out of the system. The sediment is made of naturally occurring minerals. This sediment can cause permanent staining of clothing and some porous surfaces.

Please check the water before washing clothes or filling your pool or spa.

This flushing is being conducted to perform routine maintenance of the District’s fire hydrants and water mains. We expect to complete the work in the timeframe mentioned above; however, discolored water may persist for a short time after the work is complete.

If you have questions about this or other issues related to your water or sewer service please call us at 832-467-1599 or visit our website at www.edpwater.com.

Thank you for your patience while this important work is being performed.

Harris County Municipal Utility District 501

Through HCMUD 501’s website you can easily find links to the following services:

Tax Rate

Information about the District required by Section 26.18, Texas Tax Code, created by Senate Bill 2 (also known as the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019), is available here: https://bli-tax.com/harris-county-mud-501

For the 2023 tax year, Harris County MUD 501 levied a total ad valorem tax of $0.80 on each $100 of taxable property within Harris County MUD 501 consisting of the following three components:

  • $0.605 to pay the District’s contract tax
  • $0.135 to pay the District’s debt service
  • $0.06 to fund the District’s maintenance and operation expenditures

Save the Date for Spring Community E-Waste and Shred Day

Please click here for the invitation to the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 501 Spring Electronic Waste Pickup and Document Shredding Day, hosted by Residential Recycling & Refuse of Texas. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Lakehouse Parking Lot, at 10000 Towne Lake Parkway, Cypress, Texas 77433.

All residents are welcome to attend. A copy of the invitation also will be included in upcoming utility bills.

West Harris County Regional Water Authority Notice of Fee Increase

Please see the attached Notice of Fee Increase from the West Harris County Regional Water Authority (the “Authority”), stating that the Authority has increased its mandated surface water fee from $3.10 per 1,000 gallons, to $3.35 per 1,000 gallons, effective January 1, 2019. This fee, reflected as a separate line item on your water bill, is paid to the Authority and is used to pay for capital and operation costs of its existing surface water delivery infrastructure and the capital costs of additional new surface water delivery infrastructure. The Authority delivers surface water to your district.

For more information about the Authority, please visit: http://www.whcrwa.com.

West Harris County Regional Water Authority Notice of Anticipated Fees for 2019

Please see the attached Notice of Anticipated Fees from the West Harris County Regional Water Authority (the “Authority”), stating that the Authority intends to increase its mandated surface water fee from $3.10 per 1,000 gallons, to $3.35 per 1,000 gallons, effective January 1, 2019. This fee, reflected as a separate line item on your water bill, is paid to the Authority and is used to pay for capital and operation costs of its existing surface water delivery infrastructure and the capital costs of additional new surface water delivery infrastructure. The Authority delivers surface water to your district.

The Notice states that the Authority expects to consider adoption of the proposed surface water fee at its November 14, 2018, Board of Directors meeting.

For more information about the Authority, please visit: http://www.whcrwa.com.

Wildlife Management in Harris County MUD 500 Lakes

On October 31, 2018, MUD 500 received a report of a sighting of an approximately 4’ alligator in the southern portion of MUD 500’s lakes, off of Hamilton Hills Drive near the boat docks. On November 1, 2018, MUD 500 received an additional report of a sighting of an alligator in the same portion of MUD 500’s lakes, near the Hamilton Hills Drive bridge. MUD 500 immediately notified its wildlife management contractor of the sightings and directed the trapper to actively monitor for an alligator and, if one is located, to immediately remove it upon obtaining the required nuisance permit from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

MUD 500 continues to request that residents report any sightings of alligators to its operator, Environmental Development Partners, at (832) 467-1599. MUD 500 encourages your district to share this information with your residents. Please visit MUD 500’s website, at http://www.hcmud500.org, for additional information.

Wildlife Management in Harris County MUD 500 Lakes

On October 10, 2018, MUD 500 received a report of a sighting of an approximately 3’ to 4’ alligator at approximately 10:00 p.m. on October 9, 2018, in the southwestern portion of MUD 500’s lakes, south of Tuckerton Road and west of Greenhouse Road, near the Cypress Cove subdivision. MUD 500 immediately notified its wildlife management contractor of the sighting and directed the trapper to actively monitor for an alligator and, if one is located, to immediately remove it upon obtaining the required nuisance permit from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

MUD 500 continues to request that residents report any sightings of alligators to its operator, Environmental Development Partners, at (832) 467-1599. MUD 500 encourages your district to share this information with your residents. Please visit MUD 500’s website, at http://www.hcmud500.org, for additional information.