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Holiday Watch Request
One of NWMUD5's top priorities is safety. If you are traveling for the holiday, fill out the Harris County Precinct 4 Vacation Watch request and an officer will stop by your house throughout your vacation to ensure your property is secure and safe. https://www.constablepct4.com/vacation-watch-request.html
Update: Temporary Closure of Pedestrian Trail Near Fairwood Recreation Center
Northwest Harris County MUD No. 5 continues to monitor neighboring facilities, including those owned and maintained by Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD). The District appreciates the efforts by HCFCD in addressing issues that are important to our community and ensuring flood control remains a priority. Please see the latest progress on HCFCD Channel L104 below: As mentioned in the previous update, the pedestrian trail and bridge near Fairwood Recreation Center will be temporarily closed [...]
Trail Closure Notice: Fairwood Bridge
Please be advised that beginning the week of September 29th, the pedestrian trail and bridge will be temporarily closed to all foot traffic. This closure is necessary to allow the Harris County Flood Control District to safely carry out a major drainage channel rehabilitation project in the area. Heavy construction equipment will be present, and for the safety of all residents, access to the trail will be restricted until constriction is complete. The project is [...]
Trail Closure and Start of Nature Park Project
Exciting news! The NWHCMUD #5 Nature Park project has kicked off construction! The 3.5 acre site will include a boardwalk, habitat restoration and graphic signage. The contractor is expected to mobilize the week of September 29th and construction will last through April 2026. During this period the trail system will be closed in certain areas along Faulkey Gully. Please avoid entering areas fenced off or with signs identifying the closed trail. Click the map below [...]
Update for Lakes of Northpointe Residents: Ongoing Water Quality Improvements and Safety Assurance
Lakes of Northpointe Residents, Thank you again for your continued patience with the water quality issues many of you have experienced this year. Please be advised that your water has been, and continues to be, safe to drink. We understand it can be unsettling to see water that looks, smells, or feels different from what you are used to, but this does not mean the water is unsafe to drink. Please continue to report water [...]
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – October 17, 2024
Meeting Details Date: October 17, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM Location: 14701 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress, Texas 77429 Tax Rate Analysis The Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 5 has proposed a tax rate of $0.680000 per $100 of property value for the tax year 2024, representing a slight decrease from the previous year's rate of $0.690000 per $100. This change marks a -1.45% decrease in the tax rate. However, due to an increase [...]
Trash Debris Update
Best Trash extends sympathy for all of those affected by the storm. We understand that this is a catastrophic event. It is encouraged to contact your Precinct or County to see when storm debris collection will happen. Please note that storm debris is not part of the normal heavy trash collection for Best Trash. Our main focus will be to collect household trash. Please ensure that the storm debris is separate from your regular trash [...]
Updates on District Water Supply Adjustments and Solutions
Thank you all for your patience with the water quality issues some of you have experienced this year. Extensive testing and analysis of the District’s water supply is ongoing and to reiterate, your water is safe to drink and conforms with all regulatory standards. We understand it can be unsettling to see water that looks, smells, or feels different from what you are used to, but this does not mean the water is unsafe to [...]
Temporary Transition to Free Chlorine for Improved Water Quality in Northwest Harris County MUD 5
In response to the ongoing water quality issues throughout the district, Northwest Harris County MUD 5 has decided to temporarily transition the water disinfection method from chloramines back to free chlorine. This should alleviate the aesthetic water quality issues customers have been experiencing such as taste, odor, and feel while allowing our operations and engineering team to analyze what we’ve been seeing in the system and make adjustments to our treatment process. We expect this [...]
Exciting Insights from a 9th Grader on ‘The Ultimate Guide on Water Conservation’ – A Must-Read for Summer!
We are excited to share this article on water conservation that a 9th-grade student, Cheryl, from Students For Research found 'The Ultimate Guide on Water Conservation: How To Save Every Drop' by Jonathan Jacobs, writer at https://californiadegrees.org." As we enter into summer make sure you are conserving water!
Water Information
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Trash Information
The district’s trash operator has many guidelines you should look into. Click here to see all of your trash operator’s guidelines and pick up information.
Safety Information
NWHCMUD No. 5 has your safety as a top priority, employing 13
constables. Please click here for further information regarding safety in the district.