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As we roll into 2025, let’s make some resolutions that are good for our planet – and our wallets! Now’s the perfect time to set some water conservation goals.

Here are some resolutions that will help you conserve in 2025:

• Take shorter showers
• Start a composting bin 
• Fix leaks promptly
• Participate in local conservation efforts
• Check water meter regularly

These are just a few of the achievable, yet important steps you can take to conserve resources within your community. 

Let’s leave wasteful habits in 2024,

Happy New Year!

This winter season, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to protect your home from harsh weather. This guide provides helpful tips to help ensure that your home stays in top condition over the coming months.

Protecting Your Landscape

Fertilize Your Lawn: A well-nourished lawn is more resilient to winter’s chill. Apply fertilizer in October or November.

Mow Low: Keep your grass short to prevent frost damage. A 2-inch height is ideal.

Weed Control: Prevent spring weeds by applying a pre-emergent herbicide or a natural solution of vinegar, salt, and dish soap.

Winterizing Your Irrigation System

To avoid costly water damage from frozen pipes, follow these simple steps:

Manual Systems:

Turn off the water supply to your sprinkler system.

Open all manual drain valves to allow water to drain.

Close the drain valves once the system is completely drained.

Automatic Systems:

Turn off the water supply.

Open the drain cap between the main valve and the backflow device.

Lift sprinkler heads to drain any residual water.

Protecting Your Plants

While winter can be harsh on plants, there are steps you can take to minimize damage:

Identify Freeze Damage: Look for discolored leaves, split trunks, and bowing branches.

Pruning: Carefully prune damaged areas, but avoid excessive pruning.

Consult a Professional: For severe damage or uncertainty, seek advice from local plant experts.

By following these tips, you can protect your home and landscape from the winter elements. Stay warm and safe this winter!

Residents,

Trash services are canceled for Thursday, November 28, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Collection will resume on Monday, December 2. Service may be delayed slightly that day due to high volume.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Board of Harris County MUD 217 will hold a regular meeting.

When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

Where:  HCMUD 217 Administration Building, 12248 T.C. Jester Blvd, Houston, Texas 77067

The Board will conduct an in-person meeting at its physical meeting location. As an accommodation, the Board is making available a telephone and/or video option for members of the public to listen to the meeting and to address the Board.

To Participate by Telephone:
+1 218-321-0370

PIN: 242 024 755#

To Participate by Videoconference:
meet.google.com/uhc-bsro-suf

Meetings are open to the public. Residents are welcome to participate and hear updates about the District.

The Meeting Agenda can be found by clicking the link below.