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Northwest Harris County MUD No. 5: Stage 2 Drought Measures Lifted, Voluntary Conservation Continues

Dear Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 5 Customer, The North Haris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) has terminated Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), effective immediately. Note that Stage 1, voluntary water conservation, is still in effect. As a participant and customer of the NHCRWA, Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 5 is also continuing to implement Stage 1 of its DCP. VOLUNTARY Water Use Restrictions Applicable to Customers Outdoor [...]

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 5 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2023 on October 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM at 14701 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to [...]

NWHCMUD 5 Sanitary Sewer System

A well-designed and maintained sewer system is the backbone of any modern community's waste management infrastructure. Northwest Harris County MUD 5’s sewer system encompasses an impressive network of 16 lift stations, 2 wastewater treatment plants, capacity ownership at a joint wastewater treatment facility and over 100 miles of gravity sewer lines ranging from 6" to 24" in diameter. This robust system ensures effective collection, transportation, and treatment of wastewater. Lift Stations The District’s sewer system [...]

Conserve Water This Summer!

Northwest Harris County MUD 5 is committed to helping district residents conserve water. Besides saving you money and improving the appearance of your lawn, water conservation is important to maintain the long-term health of the aquifers that supply the district with most of its water. Last year’s drought caused a significant drop in underground water levels, to the tune of 77 feet on average. Lower water levels reduce the district’s ability to supply water [...]

Community Safety

We hope you had a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend! Did you know NWHC MUD 5 considers our community's safety a priority?! We employ 10 deputies and 3 sergeants to patrol our District alone.

Water Conservation

Parks and Trails

Exciting things are happening in NWHCMUD 5!   The recently built trail system continues to be popular.  The District is continuing to explore additional trail connections including connecting the Reserve at Cypress Creek neighborhood to the trail system along Telge.  Currently under construction are a few trail projects including a loop trail around the detention basin in Forest Creek Farms, extending a sidewalk along the east side of Louetta between the existing trail and Telge Road, [...]

Discounts for Emergency Supplies as Hurricane Season Approaches

Did you know Texas has a Tax Holiday weekend on April 22 - 24, 2023 for Emergency Supplies? Hurricane Season is quickly approaching! Take advantage of the Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday by shopping for qualified items in-store or online. Visit the Texas Comptroller's website at https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php for a list of qualifying items and more information. Don't wait for the next storm, be prepared!

Parks and Natural Areas Awards

Congratulations to Northwest Harris County MUD 5 for receiving Special Recognition by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for the Northwest Harris County MUD 5 Trail Improvements throughout their District. H-GAC established the Parks and Natural Areas Awards in 2006 to highlight best practices and innovative approaches to park planning and implementation.

Wasting Water or Following Regulation?

Have you ever gone out for a mid-morning walk in your neighborhood only to find water flowing out of a fire hydrant or a nearby valve box? This can be a concerning sight for many as it appears significant amounts of water are flowing straight into the storm sewer unused and wasted. You may be surprised to learn this process, called dead end flushing, is an integral part of keeping the water in your system [...]