Author: FBMUD 47

Fort Bend MUD 47 Spring Open House

On Monday, April 7th the Board of Directors of Fort Bend MUD 47 will be hosting our 4th Annual Open House for all FBMUD 47 residents beginning at 7:00 pm at Life Pointe Church, 19506 Vicksburg Blvd.

An overview of the accomplishments and activity of the MUD in 2024 will be presented and in addition we are excited to have guest speaker Paul Dabroi from the Fort Bend Master Gardeners speak on the topic of “Using Irrigation Wisely“.

Inefficient and improper watering of your yard can have a significant impact on your water bill as well as impacting the health of your lawn, shrubs, trees and flower beds. Learn how to properly water your lawn, maintain your irrigation system, and how to save water in the process.

Come meet the Board and maybe walk out with a door prize! Every MUD 47 resident is invited to attend. Hope to see all of you there.

Temporary Free-Chlorine Conversion

The Fort Bend County MUD 47 public water system, (PWS) ID TX0790220 will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion will begin on March 4, 2025 and continue through May 1, 2025. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion.

Public water systems are required to properly disinfect their water and maintain an adequate disinfectant residual in the distribution system. Chloramine, free chlorine combined with ammonia, is widely used as a disinfectant because it persists for long periods while also limiting the formation of disinfection by-product contaminants. Prolonged use of chloramine coupled with other factors that can affect water quality, such as high temperatures or stagnation of water, may result in the growth and/or persistence of organic matter within the pipes of the distribution system, which may hinder the ability to maintain an adequate disinfectant residual. A temporary conversion to free chlorine, partnered with flushing activities, helps to rid distribution pipes of this organic matter and improve the quality of your water overall.

The City of Missouri City, who operates the Mustang Bayou water system for the Fort Bend County MUD 47, has chosen to implement a temporary disinfectant conversion to free chlorine based on the following:

This temporary conversion is part of planned upgrades to water infrastructure to provide more resilient services in the Mustang Bayou area. With one of two water wells scheduled to be out of service for improvements and to maintain an adequate water supply, your water system will be temporarily interconnected with a neighboring water system which uses free chlorine disinfection. We are required to convert to free chlorine disinfection during the period we use water from our neighboring system until the well improvements are completed and the well is placed back in service.

Please share this information with all people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (i.e., people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact:

Fort Bend County MUD 47’s Operator – Municipal District Services at (281) 290-6500.

Prepare for the Freeze

Protect Your Pipes

Freezing conditions are set to arrive early next week with low temperatures in the 20s expected. Be sure to protect your pipes!

Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem – Water expands as it freezes and pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like attics, garages or kitchen cabinets. Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing.

How To Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing
  • Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer’s or installer’s directions.
  • Remove, drain, and carefully store all hoses that are used outdoors.
  • Both hot and cold-water pipes in unheated areas should be insulated. A hot water supply line can freeze just as easily as a cold-water supply.
  • Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a “pipe sleeve” or installing UL-listed “heat tape”, “heat cable” or similar materials on exposed or susceptible to freezing water pipes.
  • When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold and hot water drip from the faucet served by pipes that are susceptible to freezing. Running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing because the temperature of the water running through them is above freezing.

If you suspect that the plumbing may be frozen at the point where the pipe goes under the house or in the attic, it is safest to call a plumber as it may be cracked and burst when thawed.

In the event of an emergency, please contact our operator, Municipal District Services, at 281-290-6500. Water running in the street or buckled pavement are signs of a water main break and should be reported immediately.