Our TEXAS PRIDE trash route may not finish today due to mechanical issues with the truck. Whatever is not completed today will be collected first thing tomorrow morning.

THERE WILL BE NO FB MUD 81 RECYCLING COLLECTION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, AND REGULAR TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE WILL RESUME AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING COLLECTION OF THE LARGE PILES OF STORM DEBRIS – PLEASE REFER TO HTTPS://WESTONLAKESTX.GOV/DEBRIS-PICKUP

In order to maintain the sanitary sewer collection system and continue to provide high quality wastewater service to the customers of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 81 (District), the District has authorized a maintenance project to clean and televise a portion of the District’s sanitary sewer pipes in accordance with the MUD 81 Capital Improvement Program. The project is to be completed by Kleen Environmental, LLC (Kleen) and includes cleaning and televising approximately 33,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer collection lines ranging from 8-inch in diameter to 15-inch in diameter. The project also includes the inspection of 178 sanitary sewer manholes. Kleen will access the sanitary sewer via the sanitary sewer manholes located predominately in the front of lots in the following sections:

• Weston Lakes Sections 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, & 19
• Fairway Villas
• Bradford on the Bend Section 1

The videos will be reviewed by the District Engineer to determine the condition of the system and identify any maintenance issues. If any issues are identified, the District plans to rehabilitate the pipes and manholes as part of the Capital Improvement Program. Kleen will begin the project in early June 2024 and will provide notification to all affected residents of the District including placing door hangers a minimum of 48 hours and not more than 72 hours before work is to commence in the affected area. The door hanger will provide schedule and contact information plus instructions for actions needed to be performed by residents in preparation for the cleaning and televising work. The project is expected to be completed by the end of August 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact FB MUD 81 on the contact page at: www.fbmud81.com/contact/

With freezing temperatures right around the corner, it’s a good time to refresh ourselves on precautionary measures for drops in temperature and cold weather.

The Four P’s to Prepare your Home this Winter:

• People
• Pets
• Pipes
• Plants

People

• Avoid going outside if it is not necessary. If you do, make sure you layer up from head to toe.
• To keep you and your family safe, it is imperative your home is warm.
• Make sure your heat is set to an appropriate temperature to make your entire home comfortable. Remember, heat rises so if you sleep upstairs, your room may be warmer than rooms downstairs.
• If you use a fireplace, make sure you have a screen to catch any embers that might escape or a rolling log.
• Never use your stove or oven to heat your home.
• If you smell smoke or see flames, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Pets

• While protecting your family, it is imperative to protect your pets as well.
• Pets, like humans, are vulnerable to cold temperatures. If not taken care of properly, they can succumb to frostbite and even hypothermia.
• If you have a dog that typically lives outdoors, consider letting them inside when temperatures drop to freezing. While their fur does help to keep them warm, it provides little help in freezing temperatures.
• If you absolutely cannot bring them inside, make sure they have a warm shelter, plenty of food and fresh water so it does not freeze.
• If your pet looks like it has any symptoms resembling frostbite or hypothermia, call your vet.

Pipes

• Turn off the sprinkler system shut-off valve. Most residential devices have two shut-off valves. These are typically covered in blue on the valve handles and located before and after the sprinkler system backflow device. A diagram is shown below.
• Release the water pressure from the bleeder valves. The bleeder valves are usually located under the top of the backflow device. If the water does not stop flowing you may have not shut the valves off completely.
• Leave the smaller bleeder valve open, this will let any remaining water in the line expand without breaking the device. Insulate your backflow device. Most hardware/home services stores carry backflow insulation supplies.
• Make sure to cover all your exposed pipes with a cover. You can also cover your pipes with towels, duct tape or another adhesive strip as long as they are wrapped tightly.
• You can also open up the cabinets to let warm air circulate throughout your home. Just make sure any harmful chemicals are out of reach for children and pets.

Plants

• When cold weather hits, it’s a good idea to bring in all of your outdoor plants.
• If you can’t bring in the plant, cover it with a blanket to make sure they do not die.

Other Tips

• Don’t forget to make sure your car is okay for the freezing temperatures. Check your anti-freeze and your batteries. Also make sure to check your tire pressure and the tread.
• Speaking of cars, make sure when you are on the road that you are mindful parts of the roads may be frozen, particularly bridges. Do not speed and never slam on the brakes.
• Make sure if you use a generator, it is outdoors. Do not use a generator inside, including in your garage.