Weather

Drought Contingency: Stage 1

MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT No. 89

VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE

Stage 1 of the district’s drought contingency plan has been triggered.

Please limit irrigation and lawn watering to the days indicated below.

  • Thursdays & Sundays for Retail Water Customers with an Even Numbered Address (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8)
  • Tuesdays & Saturdays for Retail Water Customers with an Odd Numbered Address (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9)
  • Thursdays and Sundays for Retail Water Customers responsible for watering common areas.

Irrigation of landscaped areas is voluntarily limited to between the hours of 9:00 p.m. on the designated watering day(s) and 2:00 a.m. on the following day(s). However, irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at any time if it is by means of a hand-held hose equipped with a functioning positive shut-off device, a faucet filled bucket or watering can of five (5) gallons or less, or drip irrigation system.

Hurricane Season is Here – Stay Safe & Follow Waste Guidelines

As we enter peak hurricane season, your safety is our top priority. Please review the following waste collection guidelines to help us serve you efficiently after a storm:

🗑️ First Week After the Storm

  • Priority Collection: We focus on removing perishable waste (e.g., spoiled food) due to power outages.
  • Regular Trash Pickup: Resumes as conditions allow.
  • Lawn Waste: Temporarily suspended during the emergency phase.

🌿 After the Emergency Phase

  • Grass Clippings: Use clear or brown paper bags (recommended, not required).
  • Household Trash: Use white bags (recommended, not required).
  • Important: Keep all bags separate from storm debris. (recommended to be in black bags)

🌳 What Counts as Storm Debris?

Storm debris includes materials from hurricanes, floods, or windstorms, such as:

  • Fallen trees, branches, and leaves
  • Damaged fences, roofing, or water-damaged household items

🚧 How to Prepare Storm Debris

  • Place storm debris at the curb, separate from regular trash.
  • Refer to the diagram (see picture) for proper placement.

⚠️ Important Reminders

  • Storm debris and construction/remodeling waste are not included in standard trash service.
  • For full details, visit: best-trash.com