Author: Big Oaks MUD

Winter Storm Warning

To all WCA Houston Area Customers,

The Houston area is now under a Winter Storm Warning in effect from early Tuesday morning to midnight Wednesday. The National Weather Service warns freezing rain, sleet and snow are possible north of Houston early Tuesday morning. The wintry mix will get closer to the city around lunch time, and conditions will worsen through the afternoon Tuesday.

This could possibly effect the service provided by WCA on Tuesday and Wednesday. Some areas may experience delays or may not be serviced. If your service is missed due to the weather, service will resume on the next scheduled service day.

We will monitor the weather and update you as the effects of the storm are clearer. We will follow with updates as soon as possible, when we are updated from our operations team. Updates will be sent out by email, Facebook, and our company website.

Please feel free to pass this along as needed and please be safe.

Sincerely,

WCA Region II

Construction Contract for Rehabilitation of District’s Water Plant

The District recently awarded a construction contract for the rehabilitation of the District’s Water plant. The project generally includes the recoating of the interior and exterior of two ground storage tanks and hydro-pneumatic tanks. It is expected that the Contractor will begin work in February and is expected to complete the work in June 2018. We do not anticipate that this project will impact the District’s ability to deliver water to its customers.

Debris Collection

Next week will be the last time for free debris collection after Hurricane Harvey. Please place debris on the curb in preparation of the final debris collection efforts by Fort Bend County.

WCA / VF Update

Attention,

WCA Residential Customers:

“Limited household waste” pick-up on Wednesday for customers that are serviced on Wednesday.

Residents MUST follow the following steps to have trash picked-up:

1. Only household waste will be picked up.

  • Household waste MUST be in containers, bags or WCA provided carts.
  • DO NOT PUT OUT ANY LAWN WASTE or MIX IN LAWN WASTE.

2. There is a limit of 4 bags only. ONLY 4 BAGS will be picked up per house.

  • Or, (1) Customer owned container
  • Or, (1) WCA provided cart

3. Trash must be placed at the street BUT not on the street.

  • KEEP ALL ROADWAYS ACCESSIBLE FOR THE TRUCKS AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES.

4. Do not put out trash until Wednesday morning. Trash must be out by 7:00 am.

5. If you have yard waste currently bagged at the street, you don’t need to move; however, it will not be picked up. Please make sure it is NOT placed in the street.

This is a limited service only. Our goal is to pick up the waste safely and as much as possible. We will resume normal operations as soon as possible.

Recycling will resume on September 11, 2017.

Thank you for your business and patience.

Sincerely,

WCA/VF Waste Services

Chromium 6 Water Test Results

The District is aware of recent news reports related to high concentrations of chromium 6 in drinking water in different parts of the Country. The District’s water is regularly tested for chemicals which might be hazardous to health, such as chromium 6. In response to concerns over recent news reports the Board recently had the District’s water tested for chromium 6. The results revealed that the levels of chromium 6 in the District’s water are extremely low and well below all applicable standards.

Thank you,

Big Oaks MUD Directors