Replacing Aging Water Lines in Norchester

Cypress Creek Utility District is beginning phased projects to replace aging water lines in Norchester. The contractor has started work on Creektree and Dunbrook streets. Homeowners are being notified by door hangers when work is beginning, and we plan to provide updates on areas to be worked on as the work progresses through multiple phases.

Our contractor was able to start early on Creektree/Dunbrook due to the required pipe becoming available earlier than expected. We expect to get more notice on future segments.

This work involves completely replacing the old water piping (around 50 years old) in stages. First will be installing new piping in ground alongside the old pipe. That is beginning now. This stage will NOT require turning off water. Once the main pipe is in place, the contractor will go back through and connect the new main lines to service lines running to houses. This WILL require turning off water to allow reconnecting the service lines. Homeowners will be notified when this work will be done.

When these projects are completed, we expect to have a more reliable water delivery system that is easier to maintain and less intrusive to work on.

We look forward to serving you better with this new system.

Valve Survey

Cypress Creek Utility District will be conducting a valve survey the week of 09/28/2020.

During this time we will be isolating sections of water lines to determine the effectiveness of the valves in the water distribution system. During this time you may experience a short term water loss at you residence. This should last only 5 to 10 minutes.

Cypress Creek regrets any inconvenience this may cause you and appreciates your cooperation.

Board of Directors Election

The next election for Cypress Creek Utility District will be held on November 3, 2020.

Director candidacy filing requirements and deadlines are as follows:

To run for election to the District’s Board of Directors, a person must file an application for a place on the ballot. The application must be filed with the Secretary of the District’s Board of Directors or his designated agent by mail, fax or in person. An application may be downloaded/printed from the website of the Texas Secretary of State at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/pol-sub/2-21f.pdf

  • First day to file for place on November 3, 2020 general election ballot is January 15, 2020.
  • Last day to file for place on November 3, 2020 general election ballot is by 5:00 p.m. on February 14, 2020.
  • A person may run for election to the District’s Board of Directors as a write-in candidate and to do so must file a declaration of write-in candidacy. The declaration must be filed with the Secretary of the District’s Board of Directors or his/her designated agent by mail, fax or in person. A declaration form may be downloaded/printed from the website of the Texas Secretary of State at https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/forms/pol-sub/2-23f.pdf
  • Deadline to file write in candidacy declaration for November 3, 2020 general election is by 5:00 p.m. on February 18, 2020.

Harris County Proposal for Joint Participation in Area-Wide Drainage Project

At its meeting on April 9, 2020, the Board of Directors of Cypress Creek Utility District voted to decline a proposal from the Harris County engineering department for joint participation in an area-wide drainage project.

While each board member had her or his reasons for voting against the proposal, the primary, general consensus was that the plan proposed simply would not have provided sufficient flood control/abatement measures to all the area within the district’s boundaries. Among other things, the plan did not address nor provide any relief from flooding in areas east of Balcrest drive. The district’s share of the project was approximately $6,000,000 and would have required a tax rate increase. The Board concluded that the benefits did not justify the cost.

Water Usage

Please be aware of your increase in usage will cause your water bill to increase.

Recently, the average residential usage in the District has increased approximately 3,000 gallons per month.

Please use water wisely.

Lead & Copper Sampling

Between June and September, Cypress Creek Utility District will be collecting samples for Lead & Copper. These samples are to help us maintain the water quality in the District. We thoroughly appreciate the customers who cooperate with us by collecting these samples from their homes.

From time to time we have the need to add additional sample points (houses) for various reasons. If you are interest in participating with Cypress Creek Utility District’s Lead & Copper sampling, please contact us at 281-469-2837.

Notice of Pumpage and Surface Water Rate Postponement

We have some good news for Cypress Creek UD customers. The previously announced water pumpage fee increase by the North Harris County Regional Water Authority has been postponed until July 1, 2020 ( see below notice from NHCRWA ). This means that water bills will not go up, as they have for the past few years, until sometime after that date.

Cypress Creek UD continues to provide services during the pandemic. Water and sewer services are fully operational.

We hope all of you are healthy and safe.

Cypress Creek UD Board of Directors


At a special teleconference meeting of the Authority held on Monday, April 20th, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Authority approved the postponement of the pumpage fee and surface water rate increases from April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2020. The Board also approved suspension of late payment penalties for a four (4) month period ending July 31, 2020, subject to submission of a written letter of request from a district to the Authority.

Should you have any questions regarding these actions of the Board, please contact the Authority office.

nhcrwa.com

Order Postponing May 2, 2020 Election to November 3, 2020 Under Governor’s Proclamation Issued March 18, 2020

Order Postponing May 2, 2020 Election to November 3, 2020

Orden para Postergar la Elección del 2 de Mayo de 2020 al 3 de Noviembre de 2020

Lệnh Hoãn Tổ Chức Cuộc Bầu Cử Ngày 2 Tháng Năm, 2020 sang Ngày 3 Tháng Mười Một, 2020

關於依照2020年3月18日頒布的州長公告 將2020年5月2日選舉推遲到2020年11月3日之命令