Why is there an Orange Fence along the Hiking Trail in Wortham?
Construction is about to begin on a new water pipeline that is part of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority’s (NHCRWA) ongoing pipeline installations in our area. Construction is set to begin in early November. The sidewalk along the bayou will be closed during construction. The dog park and lake will still be accessible from the other side.
What are the blue pipes near the big power lines?
The blue and black pipes current stacked under the power transmission lines near Wortham Blvd is for the main water line being installed. It will go under Hwy 290 to service the MUDs in that area. If you would like to see maps showing the entire project, visit the NHCRWA website below and click on Projects.
The new pipeline being built to service MUD 222 will connect to this main line near Eldridge and run along White Oak Bayou past the sewer treatment plant, past our park, under Wortham Blvd, and continue along the bayou until it reaches the MUD 222 water treatment plant located in the back of Wortham Grove. The pipeline will continue along White Oak Bayou behind Wortham Estates and crossing where Fallbrook ends at the bayou. Homeowners along this path (backing up to the bayou) will receive additional notifications.
Here is a map of the location of the pipeline and water treatment plant.
What is NHCRWA?
The NHCRWA was established to address the growing water needs of our region and ensure a reliable, long-term water supply. As our population has increased, so has the demand for water, putting pressure on our existing groundwater resources. Over-reliance on groundwater has led to issues like subsidence, where the land gradually sinks due to the removal of groundwater.
To combat this, the NHCRWA is working to reduce groundwater usage by transitioning to surface water sources. The pipeline installations you’ve seen are part of this initiative, designed to bring treated surface water from Lake Houston to local Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs). This will help stabilize the groundwater levels, reduce subsidence, and ensure a sustainable water supply for the future. For more information go to https://www.nhcrwa.com/
When will MUD 222 start using surface water?
We do not have an exact date for conversion but the target is sometime in 2025. As we get closer and a date is given, the MUD 222 Board will provide multiple methods of communication to reach everyone in the district. There is still a lot of work to do to complete the pipeline, installing the connections in the water plant, testing and preparing the pipeline for use so please be patient and rest assured that you will be notified well in advance of this transition.
This website will continue to be the main source of accurate information – please tell your neighbors to sign up for alerts at www.MUD222.org so we can all stay informed.