Due to the ongoing drought conditions and increased water usage, our water well production continues to increase year over year. Over the years, we have seen continued decline in the water levels in the aquifer.

The graph shows the trending decline in the aquifer’s water level for Water Well Nos. 1 & 2 (both Evangeline Aquifer).  Up until about 2022, the water levels in the aquifer had remained fairly constant, but since 2022, the levels have dropped almost 100 feet. The District has recently adopted new parameters based on the amount of submergence from the pump elevation in the well to the water level. As the pump submergence decreases, the Drought Stage Contingency could progress to the next stage, which is why it is important to conserve water and follow the drought stage contingency requirements (see District’s website for more information on the restrictions).

The District is also in the early stages of acquiring surface water from the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) from Lake Conroe.  Unfortunately, we are still a couple years away from having the infrastructure in place to receive the surface water, therefore water conservation is key to ensure water availability and health of the aquifers.  The addition of surface water supply will help provide an alternative source of water to the District and help relieve the demand on the aquifer.

Pruning season is approaching, and we appreciate your help in keeping our community clean and safe. As a reminder, Best Trash does not collect contractor-generated trash. Landscapers must haul away their large volumes of yard debris generated during their cleanups. This is the only way Best Trash can continue to collect all household waste and complete their routes efficiently. Please follow these guidelines when preparing yard waste for disposal:

Branches & Trimmings

• Branches must be no more than 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length.
• All trimmings must be tied and bundled.
• Each bundle should weigh no more than 40 pounds.
• Best Trash will collect up to five tied bundles per collection day.

Bags of Leaves/Grass

• Leaves must be placed in bags for pickup.
• Bags should be securely tied and weigh no more than 40 pounds each.
• Best Trash will collect up to 5 bags of leaves/grass per collection day (adjust this number if your community has a specific limit).

If You Use a Landscaper

If a landscaping service maintains your yard, please ensure they remove all trimmings and bagged leaves. This service is typically included in their fees.

For questions or more Information contact Best Trash at (281) 313-2378 for additional details.

• 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.

• Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is prohibited except between the hours of 9:00 p.m. on the designated watering day(s) and 2:00 a.m. on the following day(s). Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a hand-held bucket or a hand­held hose equipped with a functioning positive shut-off device. Vehicle washing may be done at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash or commercial service station. Further, such washing may be granted a variance from this restriction in accordance with Section XI of this Plan if the health, safety, or welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.
• Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any Aesthetic Water Use is prohibited except between the hours of 9:00 p.m. on the designated watering day(s) and 2:00 a.m. on the following day(s).
• Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.
• Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to firefighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare, except that use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes may be allowed under special permit from the District.
• Use of water for the irrigation of golf course greens, tees, and fairways is prohibited except 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, if the golf course utilizes a water source for irrigation other than that provided by the District’s potable water supply system, the golf course shall not be subject to this restriction.
• All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their patrons except when requested.
• All other Non-essential Water Uses are prohibited.