Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 46

As of August 9, 2022, Harris County MUD 46 has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of water for the District and has provided the TCEQ with laboratory results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use. Please note that the District remains on an Interconnect with a neighboring MUD and is requesting that all residents continue to conserve water as much as possible.

Tips for After a Water Boil Water Notice is Lifted: Fundamentally, what you will be doing after any drinking water boil water notice is flushing your plumbing system and cleaning or replacing anything that has come into contact with water.

1. First flush hot water faucets for fifteen minutes, and cold-water faucets for five minutes or until it feels cold.
2. Flush your refrigerator filter for a least a quart of water or change the filter.
3. Ice cubes from refrigerators: automatic ice dispensers should be emptied of ice made during the boil order and run through a 24-hour cycle, discarding the ice to assure purging of the icemaker water supply line.
4. Run your dishwasher empty for a full cycle.
5. Discard any water used in humidifiers, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), oral, medical or health care devices, and rinse the device with clean water.
6. Clean, then flush every toilet with a quick flush.
7. Change all water filters currently in use.
8. Clean and sanitize all pet bowls.

• For the next 24-hours, please do not drink your tap water. To ensure your tap water is safe for drinking, bring it to a rolling boil for at least one minute. LET COOL BEFORE DRINKING.
• After boiling your water, store it in the refrigerator for drinking.
• If you have a water filter, don’t assume that you don’t need to boil your drinking water. Most common water filters are incapable of removing microorganisms.
• Don’t let your pets drink your contaminated water; give them clean, cooled boiled water.
• If using water to treat minor injuries, boil the water and wait for it to cool first.
• Be careful not to swallow shower or bath water.
• Use bottled or cooled boiled water for everything in your household, including doing your teeth, making ice, washing salad items, and bathing.
• Cook and prepare food using boiled and cooled water.
• Disinfect food contact surfaces and dishes with tap water containing a teaspoon of bleach per gallon.
• Throw away any foods, beverages or ice cubes made with your contaminated drinking water.

Due to an electrical failure associated with construction at the District’s Water Plant, a portion of Harris County MUD 46 residents may be experiencing low water pressure or a temporary loss of water.

As a result of the temporary loss in water pressure, please restrict any heavy water use or irrigation activities until further notice.

Please be aware that repairs are being made as quickly as possible, and that water should be restored within the next couple of hours. We will update the District’s website again once the repairs are completed.