Latest News

Dear Homeowner/Resident,

The MUD District No. 70 has contracted with SKE Construction, LLC to replace water mains in the Paddock neighborhood as part of the district water main replacement project. These mains installed in the 1970s have a history of breaks and are near the end of their estimated life expectancy.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

The district has elected to replace the water mains using pre-chlorinated pipe bursting. This technique allows less impact to the district customers by minimizing the time individual waterlines are out-of-service. Construction will include:

• Pipe bursting (inserting a new HDPE pipe inside the existing waterlines)
• Excavation inside the public right-of-way to access and install the new water main

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Brief disruptions in water service (Affected residents will receive notice in advance of shut off.)
• Surface restoration (grass, plants, etc., will be replaced when complete)
• Due to the existing waterline being aged and underground, there is a possibility of unforeseen disruptions. We insure you that if this happens our crew will be on site immediately to get this restored.

SAFETY

Safety is the most important aspect of the project. We ask that you please work with us by acknowledging all signs
and construction zones and driving at a prudent speed.

SCHEDULE

Construction work is anticipated to begin October 8th and continue thru June 30th . Typical work hours will be 8 AM – 6 PM, Monday through Friday. (Note: crews may not be present the entire time, as the project area includes multiple streets)

CONTACT INFORMATION

SKE Construction, LLC
PM: Clint Borgstedt
clint@ske1.net
PO Box 1111
Cypress, TX 77410
281-585-4100

We realize this may be an inconvenience, but replacing these aging water mains ensures safe and reliable water service in your neighborhood for years to come. We will make efforts to minimize disruptions and complete this project in a timely manner. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.

Sincerely,
SKE Construction
(281) 585-4100

 

Street(s) Affected Include:

• 18502 – 18523 Headland Drive
• 7403 – 7531 Connemara Drive
• 18503 – 18515 Forest Forge Drive
• 7218 – 7330 Paddock Bend Drive

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 a Boil Water Notice was issued to customers affected by a district maintenance in Harris County MUD 70. Our system received the lab results this afternoon, verifying that the water meets safe drinking water requirements.  The water no longer requires boiling as of Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Street(s) Affected Include:

• 18502 – 18523 Headland Drive
• 7403 – 7531 Connemara Drive
• 18503 – 18515 Forest Forge Drive
• 7218 – 7330 Paddock Bend Drive

A water line repair caused temporary interruption in water service for affected area listed above. Affected customers should boil their water prior to consumption until further notice.

Affected Areas: West Gate and Paddock Subdivision

On Friday, October 20, 2023, a Boil Water Notice was issued to customers affected by a main line break in Harris County MUD 70.

Our system received the lab results this morning, verifying that the water meets safe drinking water requirements. The water no longer requires boiling as of Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Stage 1 of the district’s drought contingency plan has been triggered.  Please limit irrigation and lawn watering to the times and days indicated below.

• Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8)
• Saturdays and Tuesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9)

Irrigate landscapes only between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.  for the following designated watering days.

The Public Utility Commission’s rule in Title 16, Chapter 24 Texas Admin. Code § 24.173(d) prohibits your water and sewer provider from imposing a late fee or from disconnecting your retail water or sewer service for nonpayment of bills that are due during an extreme weather emergency until after the emergency is over.

An extreme weather emergency is defined as a period beginning when the previous day’s highest temperature in your area did not exceed 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and the temperature is predicted to remain at or below that level for the next 24 hours according to the nearest National Weather Service reports for your area. For the purposes of these requirements, an extreme weather emergency is over on the second business day the temperature exceed 28 degrees Fahrenheit.

Your water and sewer provider is required to offer a payment schedule to an affected customer that timely requests a payment schedule. If you are affected by an extreme weather emergency, you may request a payment schedule for unpaid bills that are due during the extreme weather emergency.

For affected customers that timely request a payment schedule, your water and sewer provider is prohibited from disconnecting service for nonpayment of bills that are due during an extreme weather emergency. However, once a payment schedule is offered, disconnections may resume if you (1) decline to timely accept the payment schedule, or (2) violate the terms of the payment schedule.

If you have a bill from your water and sewer provider due during an extreme weather emergency, then you qualify to request a payment schedule. Please contact our office at: 281-367-5511.

Aviso Al Cliente Sobre Emergencia Por Condiciones Del Tiempo Extremas

La regla de la Comisión de Servicios Públicos en el Título 16, Capítulo 24, del Código Administrativo de Texas § 24.173(d) prohíbe a su proveedor de agua y alcantarillado imponer un cargo por mora o desconectar su servicio minorista de agua o alcantarillado por falta de pago de las facturas adeudadas durante una emergencia por condiciones del tiempo extremas hasta después de que la emergencia haya terminado.

Una emergencia por condiciones del tiempo extremas se define como un periodo que comienza cuando la temperatura más alta del día previo en su área no superó los 28 grados Fahrenheit y se prevé que la temperatura permanecerá en ese nivel o debajo de él durante las siguientes 24 horas según los informes más cercanos del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional para su área. A efectos de estos requisitos, una emergencia por condiciones del tiempo extremas finaliza el segundo día laborable en que la temperatura supera los 28 grados Fahrenheit.

Su proveedor de agua y alcantarillado debe ofrecer un programa de pago a un cliente afectado que lo solicite oportunamente. Si se ve afectado por una emergencia por condiciones del tiempo extremas, puede solicitar un programa de pago para las facturas impagas adeudadas durante la emergencia por condiciones del tiempo extremas.

Para los clientes afectados que soliciten oportunamente un programa de pago, su proveedor de agua y alcantarillado tiene prohibido desconectar el servicio por falta de pago de las facturas adeudadas durante una emergencia por condiciones del tiempo extremas. Sin embargo, una vez que se ofrece un programa de pago, las desconexiones pueden reanudarse si usted (1) se niega a aceptar oportunamente el programa de pago, o (2) viola los términos del programa de pago.

Si tiene una factura de su proveedor de agua y alcantarillado adeudada durante una emergencia por condiciones del tiempo extremas, entonces tiene derecho a solicitar un programa de pago. Póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina en: 281-367-5511.