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As a reminder, nothing should be deposited or dumped into our sewer systems. The manhole covers are in place to help prevent unauthorized access. Please help the MUD protect our pipes and sewer systems – and save tax dollars on repairs.

 

Harris County Precinct 3 is responsible for maintaining our storm drain system.  This system collects storm water from our streets, transfers it to the channels, flowing into the creek where it eventually discharges to Lake Houston and then Galveston Bay.  Blowing leaves, grass clippings, oak pollen and other landscape materials into the system is detrimental to both the system and our watershed.  Please DO NOT blow waste materials into the storm drains.

 

We have also been alerted that potentially hazardous materials such as chemicals, paint, brush cleaners and the like are also being dumped into the storm drains.  Please help protect our systems and our environment, remembering our storm drains are only for storm water.   If you use a landscape company or any home maintenance company, please kindly remind them not to blow landscape materials or debris or any other substances into the storm drains. This is illegal and is punishable by fines of up to $5,000. To learn more, visit www.cleanwaterways.org.