Dear Valued Customer:
Want to take a moment to remind you that the start to the official hurricane season for the Gulf Coast region is June 1. History shows that your awareness and preparation are critical in protecting your family and property in the event of a hurricane disaster.
Your water district and the water district operating company, have developed emergency preparedness and response plans which we will be following in the event that there is a storm threat that could impact the operation of the water and wastewater system that serves you. Your safety and the high level of service related to the water and wastewater operations that you have become accustomed to is extremely important to us. Be assured that your District Board and Aqua Services will be working diligently to minimize any potential service interruption in the event of such a storm.
To assist you in your own hurricane preparedness, we have listed some of the hazards which can result from a hurricane. We have also suggested several web sites for you to access that contain further information and guidelines.
Hurricane Hazards:
Storm Surge- The most dangerous hazard during a hurricane, storm surge is a large dome of water that is pushed up on the land as the hurricane comes ashore.
High Wind- Winds that can generate storm surge also cause damage themselves. Most vulnerable to these high winds are trees, power lines, signs, homes and businesses with unprotected windows.
Tornadoes- As hurricanes move on shore, the associated high winds can spawn numerous tornadoes. These tornadoes can occur without warning and add to the destructive potential of the hurricane.
Flooding- Hurricanes and tropical storms often bring very heavy rain for extended periods. Six to ten inches of rain can fall in less than 24 hours producing flooding in many areas.
Recommended Web Sites for Hurricane Preparedness:
www.nhc.noaa.gov
www.fema.gov
www.tceq.state.tx.us
www.hcoem.org
Aqua Services 24-hour Emergency phone number: 713-983-3604
Please remember that preparedness is critical and now is the time to begin planning!
Board of Directors
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 23
WASTE MANAGEMENT
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PARAMETERS
Please review the following information to acquaint yourself with our service parameters.
District Monthly Billing Information
Monthly Water:
Single Family Home
| First 8,000 gallons | $10.00 (minimum) |
| Next 4,000 gallons | $1 per 1,000 gallons |
| Next 8,000 gallons | $1.25 per 1,000 gallons |
| Next 20,000 gallons | $1.50 per 1,000 gallons |
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A. Collection days are: TUESDAY and FRIDAY
B. Your trash and garbage must be out, ready for pickup by 7:00 a.m. on your collection days.
C. Garbage may be contained in garbage cans or plastic garbage bags, but not to exceed forty (40) pounds in weight when full. All household garbage and rubbish will be collected from the curb with a limit of fifteen (15) items per collection day.
D. Bagged yard waste material such as grass and leaves must not exceed forty (40) pounds when full. Branches and tree trimmings of less than three (3) inches in diameter must be bundled and securely tied, as not to exceed four (4) feet in length, a total circumference of the bundle shall be less than 24 inches, nor exceed forty (40) pounds in total weight. Limbs larger than three (3) inches in diameter are not collected. Bundles will be collected from the curb along with your trash and garbage. Please break down and bundle large volumes of moving boxes.
E. All pickups are considered Heavy Trash Pick up days. Bulky or heavy
trash such as old furniture, appliances, garage cleanups, Christmas trees and similar items are considered heavy trash and is collected on are to be collected on the second scheduled pick-up day of each week on Tuesdays and
Fridays. Please contact our Residential Customer Service Department at
713-686-6666 281-368-8397, if you have a question or unusual item for
collection.
Note: Refrigerators must have the compressor removed, refrigerant drained and lines sealed by a licensed technician with appropriate recycled content tag affixed to the unit. Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
F. Waste Management WCA Waste Corp. of TX can not pickup hazardous waste
such as motor oil, gasoline, paint, batteries, garden chemicals, smoke
detectors, etc. Additionally automobile tires, tree trunks, auto body
parts and similar items can not be handled by our personnel. Material
generated from remodeling, carpeting, or roofing materials are not
considered as typical household garbage and rubbish. Consequently, they
will not be collected.
G. If a major holiday falls on your garbage collection day, your pickup will occur on the next scheduled collection day. Scheduled holidays are:
New Year's
Day Memorial
Day July
4th
Labor
Day
Thanksgiving
Day Christmas Day
H. Construction,
remodeling debris, carpeting or other non-hazardous items that are
excluded from curbside collection may be appropriate for disposal at
the WM Fairbanks Landfill. Please call 713-849-2902 to inquiry
about appropriate disposal options. Household Hazardous Waste
(used oil, paints, pesticides, etc.) disposal questions may be
directed to Harris County Pollution Control at 713-920-2831. They
can direct you to the nearest appropriate disposal site for these
items.
Harris County Flood Control
North Harris County Subsidence District
www.cp4.hctx.net
The Harris County Flood Control District and FEMA have been working together to develop new comprehensive flood plain maps for all of Harris County as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project. These new maps are expected to be available this winter and will provide residents and businesses with the most up-to-date information possible on their flood risk.
Information on the TSARP project and the new maps may be of interest to you. If so, please visit the TSARP site (http://www.tsarp.org).
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