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June 25, 2026 Public Meeting Notice

Jun 18, 2026

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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May 28, 2026 Public Meeting Notice

May 20, 2026

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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Important Billing Update: How to Pay Your Final Bill

May 5, 2026

We are currently transitioning to a new operator. During this time, customer account information is still being transferred, so we are temporarily unable to offer our full range of payment options.

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Common Plumbing Issues: What to Watch For at Home

Apr 23, 2026

Most plumbing issues start small—but if left unchecked, they can lead to higher water bills, property damage, or unnecessary strain on the District’s system.

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Track Your Water Use & Catch Leaks Early with EyeOnWater

Apr 23, 2026

With the EyeOnWater app, residents can track usage, identify unusual activity, and even set up alerts to help catch leaks before they become costly problems.

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April 23, 2026 Public Meeting Notice

Apr 16, 2026

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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March 26, 2026 Public Meeting Notice

Mar 20, 2026

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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MUD 490 Operator Transition: Welcome Si Environmental

Mar 13, 2026

Beginning September 8, 2025, Harris County MUD 490 will officially transition daily operations from Inframark to Si Environmental, LLC.

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February 26, 2026 Public Meeting Notice

Feb 19, 2026

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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Protect Your Home During Freezing Weather: The 5 P’s to Prepare Before a Freeze

Jan 23, 2026

Freezing weather can strike Texas with little warning. While winters are often mild, sudden cold fronts can bring temperatures low enough to cause costly damage to homes, plumbing systems, and irrigation equipment.

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January 22, 2026 Public Meeting Notice

Jan 15, 2026

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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December 9, 2025 Special Meeting Notice

Dec 2, 2025

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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November 20, 2025 Special Meeting Notice

Nov 13, 2025

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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November 11, 2025 Public Meeting Notice

Nov 5, 2025

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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October 23, 2025 Board Meeting Notice

Oct 20, 2025

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490 (HCMUD 490) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate.

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Water System Update for Residents of MUDs 489, 490, & 491

Aug 25, 2025

Please be advised, on August 23, 2025 Inframark performed repairs at Harris County MUD 418 Water Treatment Plant 4 (WP4).

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Water System Flushing in Your Area

Aug 5, 2025

Dear Customer, As part of our ongoing maintenance program to ensure water quality and system reliability, Harris County MUD 490 in coordination with Inframark will be conducting directional flushing of the water mains in your neighborhood on: August 6, 2025 starting around 9 p.m.

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Addressing Water Quality Concerns in Harris County MUD No. 490 – What Residents Need to Know

Jul 29, 2025

Dear Harris County MUD No. 490 Resident, Inframark has been made aware of ongoing water quality concerns in your District.

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Update: Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Lifted for Bridgeland Community Following Successful Water Conservation Efforts

Oct 25, 2023

Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan (“DCP”) for the Bridgeland community was rescinded on October 10, 2023, with Stage 1 continuing in effect. The target for Stage 1 was a 10% water usage reduction.

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Water Supply Restored

Dec 27, 2022

Water Supply from the WHCRWA has been restored. Our water conservation efforts helped the area’s surface water system recover quickly and we appreciate everyone’s support.

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WHCRWA Requests a Voluntary Reduction in Water Usage

Dec 23, 2022

The West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA) continues to monitor the impacts of this freeze event and is anticipating a reduction in surface water delivery from the City of Houston.

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Low Water Pressure

Oct 6, 2022

Please be advised that HCMUD 418 Water Plant #2 is experiencing extremely high demand, which has been an unusual shift in demand in the last 24-48 hours. Inframark and BGE are working together to determine the cause and rectify.

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Sign Up for the District’s Alert System

Aug 5, 2022

The District has implemented an email and text alert system for the residents of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 490. This system is designed to keep you informed of issues related to the District in a quick and timely manner.

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