Water

The Fort Bend County MUD 48 public water system, (PWS) ID TX0790267 will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion will begin on October 14, 2024 and continue through November 22, 2024. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion.

Public water systems are required to properly disinfect their water and maintain an adequate disinfectant residual in the distribution system. Chloramine, free chlorine combined with ammonia, is widely used as a disinfectant because it persists for long periods while also limiting the formation of disinfection by-product contaminants. Prolonged use of chloramine coupled with other factors that can affect water quality, such as high temperatures or stagnation of water, may result in the growth and/or persistence of organic matter within the pipes of the distribution system, which may hinder the ability to maintain an adequate disinfectant residual. A temporary conversion to free chlorine, partnered with flushing activities, helps to rid distribution pipes of this organic matter and improve the quality of your water overall.

The City of Missouri City, who operates the Mustang Bayou water system for the Fort Bend County MUD 48, has chosen to implement a temporary disinfectant conversion to free chlorine based on the following:With one of two water wells scheduled to be out of service for improvements and to maintain an adequate water supply, your water system will be temporarily interconnected with a neighboring water system which uses free chlorine disinfection. We are required to convert to free chlorine disinfection during the period we use water from our neighboring system until the well improvements are completed and the well is placed back in service.

Please share this information with all people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (i.e., people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact: Fort Bend County MUD 48’s Operator – Municipal District Services at (281) 290-6500.

Effective Monday, October 9, 2023, the City is rescinding all Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) water conservation measures.

This includes rescinding both mandatory and voluntary water conservation measures that were in effect since August 28, 2023.

The recent rainfall and lower temperatures have helped in reducing domestic water demands, and hence these DCP measures are no longer necessary.

Fort Bend County MUD 47 (the District) and Missouri City Public Works would like to thank the residents, businesses, and various utility entities for their cooperation in implementing the water conservation measures.

Fort Bend County MUD 48 (FB48) revised its Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) on September 14, 2023 to follow that of Missouri City’s (the City) DCP.

This REVISED Stage 2 Notice is updated to reflect those changes. To view the FB48 DCP, visit www.fbmud48.com. To view the City Water Conservation information, visit www.missouricitytx.gov/1192/Missouri-City-water-conservation.

You will receive future notices as conditions change. For questions, call 281-290-6500.

Due to worsening drought conditions, on August 28, 2023, the City of Missouri City implemented mandatory water conservation in some areas of the City INCLUDING FB48 which is within the City’s Mustang Bayou Service Area. These measures were put into effect because water systems are not able to keep up with high demand especially during the “Peak Demand” times in the early morning hours when most irrigation occurs and as residents take showers, wash laundry, and prepare meals. Irrigation usage is the largest user of water. The Ground Storage Tanks (GSTs) at the water plants need to maintain water sufficient to fight fires and to provide potable drinking water to customers.

You can view the Map of Affected Areas (PDF) here: www.missouricitytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16037/Water-Conservation-82023. Blue indicates mandatory conservation. Yellow indicates voluntary conservation.

ALL outdoor water usage, including, but not limited to, lawn and garden watering, car washing, and window washing, shall be limited as follows: