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Construction Contract for Rehabilitation of District’s Water Plant

January 10, 2018 by Big Oaks MUD

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.

District Notifications via Email and Text Message Now Available

October 14, 2017 by Big Oaks MUD

If you’d like to sign up to receive important news and updates from the district via text messages, you can send a text message to the number 832-490-3200 with the words BIGOAKS and you’ll be registered.

You can also register to receive this information via email by visiting our Email Alerts Sign Up page.

Debris Collection

October 10, 2017 by Big Oaks MUD

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

September 5, 2017 by Big Oaks MUD

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

May 4, 2017 by Big Oaks MUD

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

WCA Service Today

January 18, 2017 by Big Oaks MUD

To WCA Houston Area Customers,

WCA collection services will be operating today, but due to the flooding conditions in the greater Houston area some areas will not be serviced. We regret any inconvenience caused by this event.

Once we have more updates from our operation team we will update you as well.

Please be safe!