Smart Resolutions for Water in the New Year

HCMUD 0712025-12-31T10:52:02-06:00December 31, 2025|0 Comments

The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals that make a difference, both at home and in the community. For HCMUD 71 residents, one of the most impactful resolutions is [...]

MUD Responsibilities Explained: Water, Waste, Parks, and More

HCMUD 0712025-12-17T12:03:22-06:00December 17, 2025|Comments Off on MUD Responsibilities Explained: Water, Waste, Parks, and More

Most residents know that HCMUD 71 provides their water and trash collection services, but the District’s responsibilities extend much further. As a local government entity created under the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental [...]

Winterizing Your Home: Pipes, Irrigation & Plants

HCMUD 0712025-12-11T13:47:22-06:00December 11, 2025|Comments Off on Winterizing Your Home: Pipes, Irrigation & Plants

While winters in Katy are usually mild, sudden hard freezes can still cause serious damage to outdoor plumbing, irrigation systems, and landscaping. A little preparation before a cold front arrives can help prevent costly repairs [...]

Holiday in the Park

HCMUD 0712025-11-26T12:37:32-06:00November 26, 2025|Comments Off on Holiday in the Park

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips

HCMUD 0712025-11-26T11:15:51-06:00November 26, 2025|Comments Off on Holiday Crime Prevention Tips

The holiday season is a time of celebration, generosity, and gathering with family and friends. As residents shop, decorate, and travel, it’s also a good time to take a few extra precautions to keep homes, [...]

How the MUD Maintains Water Quality

HCMUD 0712025-11-19T15:12:08-06:00November 19, 2025|Comments Off on How the MUD Maintains Water Quality

Clean, reliable drinking water is one of the most important services HCMUD 71 provides. The District operates under strict regulations established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [...]

Holiday Cooking and Grease Disposal: What Not to Put Down the Drain

HCMUD 0712025-11-05T12:08:54-06:00November 5, 2025|Comments Off on Holiday Cooking and Grease Disposal: What Not to Put Down the Drain

The holiday season often is a time for cooking, baking, and sharing meals with family and friends. But while the kitchen may be busy, the last thing anyone wants is an unexpected plumbing problem that [...]

Park Use Guidelines

HCMUD 0712025-10-29T13:04:34-05:00October 29, 2025|Comments Off on Park Use Guidelines

HCMUD 71 maintains several parks, trails, and recreational areas for the benefit of all residents. These amenities are designed to provide safe and enjoyable outdoor spaces for walking, playing, and gathering with family and friends. [...]

Understanding Detention Ponds: Why They’re Not Just Neighborhood Lakes

HCMUD 0712025-10-22T14:01:05-05:00October 22, 2025|Comments Off on Understanding Detention Ponds: Why They’re Not Just Neighborhood Lakes

At first glance, the detention ponds throughout HCMUD 71 may look like small neighborhood lakes, but they serve a much more important purpose. These ponds are a critical part of the District’s flood control system, [...]

Pet Etiquette in Shared Spaces

HCMUD 0712025-10-15T10:36:09-05:00October 15, 2025|Comments Off on Pet Etiquette in Shared Spaces

HCMUD 71 is proud to maintain parks, trails, and lakes that provide residents with safe and enjoyable spaces to walk, exercise, and spend time outdoors. Many residents also use these areas to walk their pets. [...]

Why You Shouldn’t Throw Yard Waste and Trash in Drainage Ditches and Storm Drains

HCMUD 0712025-10-08T14:19:39-05:00October 8, 2025|Comments Off on Why You Shouldn’t Throw Yard Waste and Trash in Drainage Ditches and Storm Drains

Storm drains and drainage ditches in HCMUD 71 are designed to carry rainwater runoff, not trash or yard debris. What many people don’t realize is that these systems flow directly into our lakes, detention ponds, [...]