Latest News – General

We hope you and your family are safe after the recent storms in Houston. We’re pleased to report that the district didn’t experience problems with water or wastewater services during that time.

Happy Valentine’s Day! February is not just the month of love; it’s also an opportune time to delve into the love we share for our water resources.

During this quarter, you may have noticed the signs posted about the stage 1 drought contingency plan in effect. We continue to ask you to conserve water and follow the guidelines on our website.

It’s been a hot, dry summer. We hope you are keeping cool and hydrated indoors. At this time, we don’t anticipate water restrictions for our district, but for the latest news please refer to our website throughout the month.

Several updates were shared at the last board meeting on Wednesday, June 21st, that we would like to pass on to the community.

Summer break is almost here, and we are wishing you many happy memories with your family and friends. This quarter the board has reviewed our current emergency communication plan and is working with our consultants on ways to improve our current practices.

Many projects are happening in our district this year, and we want to ensure you know what is to come and who to contact for more information. You can always check our website or attend a meeting for the latest updates.

It’s important that all residents read our latest post about “flushable” wipes and the havoc they bring to the sewer system.

We hope you all had a wonderful summer! As we head into the new school year, the board has selected H.M. Carroll Elementary to participate in this year’s Water Smart Program.

Hurricane season officially kicks off each year in June, but as most Houstonians know, the activity we see in our region picks up in August and September.

In February, Greenwood UD sent its first quarterly newsletter that contained a survey in regards to the district’s trash collection provider, OFS Sanitation.

We hope you will take the time to review the trash survey results and read about the updates to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. We wish you and your families a safe and happy summer.

In an effort to connect with residents and business owners in our community we have created a quarterly newsletter that will contain updates, articles, and more.

No. Used cooking oil and grease should never be poured down the drain or toilet.

Please be advised that due to the Saturday, January 1st New Year Holiday, heavy solid waste collection service will be postponed until Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

The GREENWOOD UTILITY DISTRICT will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2021 on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at 11702A Tidwell Road, Houston, Texas 77044.

The District has implemented an email alert system for the residents of Greenwood Utility District.

The deadline to file an application for a place on the May 1, 2021 General Election Ballot is Friday, February 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.