Author: MCMUD89

Notice to Residents of Montgomery County MUD No. 89 Regarding Revised Water and Sewer Rates

To our valued residents,

Please be advised that Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 89 (“MCMUD No. 89”) has revised its Rate Order to adjust the Residential Water tier structure and Commercial Water and Sewer tier structure, effective October 1, 2025.

As you may be aware, the District and its partner Districts, MCMUD No. 88 and Spring Creek UD (“SCUD”), have been in Drought Stage since Fall 2023 due to concerns with the water levels in the aquifers which provide groundwater to the joint system. The joint districts have agreed to revise their rate tiers to become uniform and to disincentivize high water usage. MCMUD No. 89 wants to emphasize that these revisions are being implemented to promote water conservation by decreasing the average bill for lower water users and increasing the bills for higher water users. The revised rate tiers are designed to maintain the same overall revenue for the District, so this is not a rate increase. The District has not modified the Residential Water Rates since the creation of the MUD, excluding the SJRA Water Pumpage Fee which is not controlled by the MUD. The changes are summarized in the tables below:

Please note, based on the historical water usage data used for this rate adjustment, approximately 38% of the residential customers used less than 6,000 gallons per month. These 38% of residents would see a slight decrease in their total water bills on normal conditions/Drought Stage No. 1. Contrarily, about 7% of residents used more than 15,000 gallons per month so these customers would see the largest increase in their bills under the revised rate structure in normal conditions/Drought Stage No. 1.

Below are the average bills for various usages under the current base rates during Normal Conditions or Drought Stage No. 1:

Under Drought Stage 2 Conditions, the bills would be as follows with the revised rate structure:

Our goal with these changes is to promote responsible water usage and ensure fairness across all consumption levels, while continuing to provide reliable water and sewer services to our community.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via the District’s website at https://www.mcmud89.com/.

Sincerely,

Montgomery County MUD No. 89

Winter Storms: Tips for Preparing your House and Pipes

In 2021, winter storms in Texas led to hundreds of thousands of insurance claims and billions of dollars in damage. Here are steps you can take to protect your home and property from winter storm damage.

Know your coverages

Burst pipes. Ask your agent if your home or renters policy covers sudden and accidental water damage. This coverage pays for damage from burst pipes. Flood insurance doesn’t pay for damage caused by burst pipes.

Home and renters policies might not pay for damages caused by frozen pipes if you didn’t take steps to protect your pipes, such as keeping the heater on in your house.

Food spoilage. If the food in your refrigerator spoiled because of a power failure caused by something your policy covers, your policy should pay up to $500 to replace your food. And often there’s no deductible. Take pictures and keep a list of spoiled food.

Prepare days before a freeze

  • Wrap outdoor and indoor pipes in unheated areas (like a clothes washer in your garage).
  • Remove water hoses and wrap outdoor pipes.
  • Drain and turn off your lawn sprinkler system.
  • Turn off the water to your clothes washer if it’s in an unheated garage.
  • Store your lawn equipment in a garage or shed to keep them in good condition for next year. Drain the gas.
  • If you leave your house before a freeze, turn off the water at the shutoff valve and leave your heat on.

Protect your pipes when it freezes

  • Open cabinets under sinks to let your house’s heat warm the pipes.
  • If your pipes freeze, turn off the water at the shutoff valve. This prevents broken pipes from leaking into your house after they thaw.
  • Let faucets drip from the cold and hot taps or run water through your indoor faucets – hot and cold — before you go to sleep. Follow your local government’s instructions, which may limit water usage.