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The official Texas hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, mirroring the rest of the U.S. However, August through October are generally considered to be the peak months for hurricane season, and most storm activity has historically occurred during these months.

Project Lifesaver is a program for individuals with cognitive disabilities such as autism, dementia, Alzheimer's, or traumatic brain injury who have a history of wandering from home.

Smart911 is a free, nationwide service that allows residents to create a confidential online Safety Profile for their household.

Summer has arrived, school is out, and many Harris County MUD 249 residents are gearing up for well-deserved vacations. As you plan your getaway, don’t forget about the safety of your home! Residents of Harris County Municipal Utility District 249 can take advantage of a fantastic, free service: vacation watches provided by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Please note service times will likely be later than usual with the additional holiday volume.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

HCMUD 249 has no lead service lines or galvanized service lines requiring replacement.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

With warmer weather and the rainy season come unwanted pests, mosquitoes.

Harris County Municipal Utility District No 249 (MUD249) has contracted with Best Trash to send an extra Truck (in addition to the normal trash service) to remove bagged and bundled storm debris this Wednesday, July 24th.

Hurricane Season officially began June 1 and lasts through November 30. Unfortunately, this close to the Gulf of Mexico, it only takes one storm to change your life and community.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Update: January 14, 7:00 pm - Winter Weather Advisory: The National Weather Service (NWS) has put southeast Texas in a winter weather advisory from 6 PM tonight through 6 PM Monday;

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

What is F.O.G. (pronounced like “fog”)? F.O.G. is an acronym for Fat, Oil and Grease. It is harmful to the internal drainage inside the home, Harris County MUD 249’s drainage infrastructure and the environment.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Holidays are a prime time for vacations. Unfortunately, it is also a prime time for residential burglaries.

STORMWATER SAVVY: BE A LOCAL WATER HERO!

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Due to the severe heat and weather conditions, your District has now entered Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Attention residents, the Board of Directors for Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 (HCMUD 249) would like to notify residents the District has retained a new water utility operations company effective July 20th, 2023.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

June 23, 2023 - The third named hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed in the South Atlantic, and while there have not been any threats to Texas yet residents of the Gulf Coast should stay prepared for an active hurricane season.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Special District officials are concerned about the increase in unplanned wastewater facility repairs and the associated sharp rise in overall sewer costs. If you are a resident within a MUD, please do your part to minimize expenses and preserve the efficiency and integrity of your MUD’s sewer system. Remember: Protect the pipes, don’t flush the wipes!

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Harris County MUD 249 recognizes that trees provide countless benefits including cleaning the air, mitigating water run-off, providing shade to cool the surroundings, and beautifying our district.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

If your GARBAGE service day falls on a holiday, it will be collected on your next regularly scheduled trash service day. If your RECYCLE day falls on a holiday, it will be collected on your next regularly schedule recycle day.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

There is no boil water notice in effect for Harris County MUD 249 residents or businesses.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Due to ongoing drought conditions, The North Harris County Regional Authority (NHCRWA) initiated Stage 1 water conservation measures. Because MUD 249 is located within the boundaries…

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Flushing of the District’s water lines will be performed beginning on Monday, February 14, 2022. The flushing may continue until Friday, February 18, 2022.

A freeze warning has been issued for parts of the Greater Houston area for Saturday evening, January 1, 2022, through Sunday night, January 2, 2022.

Does the Gulf Coast have an official “Winter”? Not by national comparison, but intermittent cold weather in this area can cause damage to homes, lawns, and pools. It is common to bundle up when it gets cold out there.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate.

Our 2021 holiday schedule is as follows. Please note service times will likely be later than usual with the additional holiday volume.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 ( HCMUD 249) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. Members of the public may participate. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

To promote authentic community security, Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 (HCMUD 249, the District) has funded the contract with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) since 2002.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on August 19th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on July 15th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on May 20th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

The 2021 Hurricane Season is just around the corner and runs June 1st through November 30th. This season is predicted to affect Texas with higher-than-normal tropical storms and hurricane activity.

Thanks to the combined efforts by the HCMUD 249 Board of Directors, the District’s engineer and the District’s landscape architect, and in cooperation with Trees for Houston, approximately 90 trees were planted last month in the community.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on May 20th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on May 11th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

NHCRWA UPDATE: The NHCRWA Election is on the November 8th, 2022, general election ballot. There are challengers in 4 of the 5 NHCRWA Districts…

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on April 15th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Harris County Municipal Utility District 249 (HCMUD 249) residents may have learned that a Boil Water Notice has been suggested for residents of the City of Houston.

An arctic cold front is blowing through Texas, advancing toward the Houston area. Temperatures are expected to drop to the 20’s and 30’s beginning Saturday, February 13th, 2021.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on January 21st to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on December 17th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on November 19th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on October 15th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on September 17th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on September 2nd to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, limitations have been put in place to help with the increased volume of trash.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on August 20th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on August 20th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on July 16th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

It is that time of year again; the 2020 Hurricane Season began June 1st and will be in effect until November 30, 2020.

Monday, June 1st, 2020 marked the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, with another named storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on June 18th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on May 21st to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

As Harris County Municipal Utility District 249 (HCMUD 249) continues to make every effort possible to keep residents monthly water rates as low as possible, the district wanted to notify residents as to the increase in the water fees imposed by the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA).

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on April 16th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Please refrain from generating additional heavy trash, such as cleaning garages, closets, extra yard work, etc.

As you are keenly aware, the situation caused by COVID-19 is changing almost daily. Due to the search for toilet paper and “flushable” alternatives flooding the market, people are beginning to flush items down the drain that are not meant to be disposed of in that fashion.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on March 26th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

The Board meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2020 has been canceled.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on March 19th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

Some residents of Harris County Municipal Utility District 249 (HCMUD 249) had experienced higher bills than expected during the hotter months last year due to the increase in the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) fees levied on April 1, 2019.

This news post is to let HCMUD 249 residents know this boil water notice and main line break will not affect the District.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on February 20th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

HCMUD 249 will be having a regular public meeting on January 16th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

As part of their contract with HCMUD 249, Harris County Sheriff’s Department deputies will be conducting proactive patrols of neighborhoods throughout this holiday season.

Due to the Holiday's on Wednesday, Dec 25th and Jan 1st, there will not be trash collection on those days.

Tuesday, December 17th through Wednesday, December 18th, temperatures are set to fall down to freezing levels.

HCMUD 249 will be having a special public meeting on December 19th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249 has sent the letter posted below to the Harris County Engineering Department on behalf of residents to request the denial of a variance to the public right of ways within the District.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on November 21st to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 249’s Board of Directors understands resident concerns regarding drainage and flooding.

For most residents of Harris County Municipal Utility District 249 (the “District” or “HCMUD 249”), getting water in their homes can seem simple.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on October 17th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

HCMUD 249 will be having a special public meeting on September 26th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

Tropical Storm Imelda has formed in the Gulf of Mexico directly off the Texas coast. Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on September 19th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

Harris County Municipal Utility District 249 has established services through our waste services provider, Best Trash, to help residents to remove large debris and trash from their property quickly.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on August 15th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

Hot and Texas go hand-in-hand, and one of the most popular ways to beat the heat in Texas is a home pool.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on July 18th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on June 20th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

As the Texas Coast moves into hurricane season, the Harris County Municipal Utility District 249 Board of Directors wants to be certain residents are aware of flood preparedness.

The Harris County Municipal Utility District 249 Board of Directors encourages our neighbors in the District to recycle.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on May 16th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

Harris County Municipal Utility District 249 now has five Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies to keep District residents safe. The HCMUD 249 Board of Directors voted to hire two additional deputies for the District in March.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on April 18th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

While Harris County MUD 249 continues to keep monthly water rates as low as possible, residents of the district will see an increase in their water bill totals after April 1, 2019. The district is subject to groundwater surcharges imposed by the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.

Residents of Harris County MUD 249 may have seen crews planting saplings throughout the district in mid-February. The planting is part of the district’s ongoing efforts to maintain the area’s natural beauty and continue supporting Spring’s history as a forested part of East Texas and part of the lumber industry, said HCMUD 249 Director Norman Adamek.

Over the next couple days, temperatures are set to fall down to freezing levels.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on February 21st to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

This weekend and again later next week, temperatures are set to fall down to freezing levels. While a hard freeze is unlikely to occur (sustained temperatures under 29 for more than two hours at a time) it is best to practice the “Four P’s” as the cold fronts set in.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on January 17th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

Have you heard the good news? In addition to news posts on the district website, you can sign up to receive periodic updates and urgent notices to your email address!

Please be aware that the Boil Water Notices issued today, January 9, 2019, for some Spring residents due to possible E.Coli contamination DOES NOT apply to residents and customers of Harris County MUD No. 249.

HCMUD 249 will be having a public meeting on December 20th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online

Your HCMUD 249 Board of Directors would like to update you as to the following caution alert from the county and Weather Forecast Office.

We can never be too careful, too prepared, or too aware.

Please remember not to put FOG (fats, oils, and grease) down the drain or disposal this holiday season as it clogs the sewage system.

We are happy to announce our new website is now live!

In advance of these lows, we spoke with our operator EDP to get their advice on how best to prepare your home for the cold.

To comply with the groundwater reduction mandate, the NHCRWA is responsible for constructing the necessary water delivery infrastructure to deliver surface water to the areas within the NHCRWA.