District News

The City of Houston (COH), the primary source of water for the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (Authority), has entered stage two of their Drought Contingency Plan, effective on August 27, 2023. The COH’s drought response calls for mandatory water conservations efforts to reduce water use, that will reduce the daily volume of water delivered. The Houston Public Works Release can be found under https://cityofhouston.news/stagetwodrought. As required by the Authority’s Drought Contingency Plan, the Authority must enter Stage 2 of our Drought Contingency Plan, when the COH enters into Stage 2 water shortage of their Drought Contingency Plan. The [...]

Due to the issues at the City of Houston’s NEWPP, the Authority is experiencing difficulties in meeting the high demand under the extreme weather conditions. The Authority is implementing Stage 1 of our Drought Contingency Plan immediately. The Authority’s Drought Contingency Plan request that any customer receiving water from the Authority or well owner whose well is included under the Authority’s Harris-Galveston Subsidence District aggregate water well permit: Check for and repair all leaks, dripping faucets, and running toilets. Utilize water conservation measures such as displacement bags, low-flow shower heads and leak detection tablets. Additional water conservation tips can be [...]

The Huntwick Recreation Facilities will be undergoing renovations for the betterment of users of the Rec Facilities. Clubhouse interior will undergo renovating all light fixtures to LED and painting throughout. The Clubhouse interior will be CLOSED for ALL EVENTS beginning Monday, September 25 through Sunday, October 8.  HRF Patrons children Art will resume meeting at clubhouse on Wednesday, Oct 11 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm and pre-scheduled private events may resume using clubhouse the week of October 9th. HCWCID 116 / HRF / HCA payments can still be dropped off in the clubhouse drop box ONLY and will be checked regularly. Payments will be processed [...]

The HRF Bark Park located behind tennis courts at Donut Lake Rec Park @ 13715 Charwell Crossing will be closed beginning Thursday, August 17 through Saturday, August 26 Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Lighting poles refurbishment project inside Bark Park area to be completed by Saturday, August 26, 2023. HRF Bark Park Rules: Effective as of August 14, 2023 per amended HRF Rules & Regulations. Copy is attached for reference. Hours of Operation are daylight hours, seven (7) days a week. All rules for the Facilities also apply to the Bark Park. Owners are liable for [...]

The recent changes in taste and odor of the treated surface water being delivered by the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (the “Authority”) to a few districts are believed to be the result of a spike in Geosmin and Methyl-Isoborneol (MIB) which are naturally occurring compounds found in Lake Houston. All recent test results have confirmed that the water being supplied by the City of Houston to the Authority and by the Authority to its customers is indeed safe and meets all State and Federal drinking water requirements. The Authority purchases treated surface water from the City of Houston’s [...]

Great News! Donut Lake Recreation Facilities at 13715 Charwell Crossing is back up and running for patron’s use of tennis courts and bathrooms (and storage room access) via card reader system. Enjoy and stay cool!