Welcome to Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 48 (“FBMUD 48”). FBMUD 48’s operator is Municipal District Services. To set up new service, pay your bill or discontinue service, please visit their website at www.mdswater.com.
If you live in Parks Edge and Dry Creek, please visit www.quailvalleyud.org to set up new service.
Flushing of the District’s water lines will be performed during the weekdays of September 29,2025 by the District’s water and wastewater operating company, Municipal District Services (MDS). All water mains shall be flushed using each fire hydrant throughout the neighborhood. Flushing shall begin each morning at 8am until 4pm during this week.
Flushing is a process that rapidly removes water from the District’s water piping system, similar to the process of flushing a car’s radiator. Flushing uses water force to scour out materials that accumulate in the District’s pipes. Water pipes are usually flushed by opening fire hydrants, where the discharged water flows off the streets the same as rainwater.
Imagine driving down the road at less than 1-1/2 miles per hour. That is about the rate that water moves through underground pipes. This slow movement causes sediment like rust and mineral particles to build up over time and accumulate along the pipe’s bottom. A buildup of bacteria known as “biofilm” can also coat the pipe’s inner surface. This combination of sediment and bacteria can restrict water flow in the pipes and contribute to the pipe corroding. Rapid water pressure changes, such as water main breaks and the use of fire hydrants, can stir up the sediment and dislodge deposits lining the pipe, resulting in “discolored water” appearance. Periodically flushing water pipes removes the sediment and biofilm buildup, maintains our District’s infrastructure, and increases water quality.
No. Any overall increase in the amount of water used in flushing is a small price to pay in maintaining water quality and the integrity of the piping system.
Usually, you will not be aware that flushing is even taking place in your neighborhood. Flushing is conducted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Half of the District’s fire hydrants will be opened to flush the water pipes. It takes about 30 minutes to flush each hydrant. While the hydrant is being flushed, the homes on that block may experience discolored water or a drop in water pressure. Your water service should not be interrupted. If you have no water pressure, please notify MDS at 281-290-6500. The only sign that a crew has been in your neighborhood may be standing water in the roadway.
Should a reddish, yellow, or brown tint to the water appear, do not be alarmed. It is recommended you do not use the water or do laundry for about two hours; this will give the sediment time to settle. After you have waited for this time period, run your faucets for about five minutes to make sure the water is clear. If the water does not clear within a couple of hours, notify MDS at 281-290-6500 24-hours per day. The District will not be responsible for damages to clothing, etc.
The Fort Bend County MUD 48 public water system, (PWS) ID TX0790267 will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion will begin on March 4, 2025 and continue through May 1, 2025. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion.
Public water systems are required to properly disinfect their water and maintain an adequate disinfectant residual in the distribution system. Chloramine, free chlorine combined with ammonia, is widely used as a disinfectant because it persists for long periods while also limiting the formation of disinfection by-product contaminants. Prolonged use of chloramine coupled with other factors that can affect water quality, such as high temperatures or stagnation of water, may result in the growth and/or persistence of organic matter within the pipes of the distribution system, which may hinder the ability to maintain an adequate disinfectant residual. A temporary conversion to free chlorine, partnered with flushing activities, helps to rid distribution pipes of this organic matter and improve the quality of your water overall.
The City of Missouri City, who operates the Mustang Bayou water system for the Fort Bend County MUD 48, has chosen to implement a temporary disinfectant conversion to free chlorine based on the following:
This temporary conversion is part of planned upgrades to water infrastructure to provide more resilient services in the Mustang Bayou area. With one of two water wells scheduled to be out of service for improvements and to maintain an adequate water supply, your water system will be temporarily interconnected with a neighboring water system which uses free chlorine disinfection. We are required to convert to free chlorine disinfection during the period we use water from our neighboring system until the well improvements are completed and the well is placed back in service.
Please share this information with all people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (i.e., people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact:
Fort Bend County MUD 48’s Operator – Municipal District Services at (281) 290-6500.
The Fort Bend County MUD 48 public water system, (PWS) ID TX0790267 will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion will begin on October 14, 2024 and continue through November 22, 2024. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion.
Public water systems are required to properly disinfect their water and maintain an adequate disinfectant residual in the distribution system. Chloramine, free chlorine combined with ammonia, is widely used as a disinfectant because it persists for long periods while also limiting the formation of disinfection by-product contaminants. Prolonged use of chloramine coupled with other factors that can affect water quality, such as high temperatures or stagnation of water, may result in the growth and/or persistence of organic matter within the pipes of the distribution system, which may hinder the ability to maintain an adequate disinfectant residual. A temporary conversion to free chlorine, partnered with flushing activities, helps to rid distribution pipes of this organic matter and improve the quality of your water overall.
The City of Missouri City, who operates the Mustang Bayou water system for the Fort Bend County MUD 48, has chosen to implement a temporary disinfectant conversion to free chlorine based on the following:With one of two water wells scheduled to be out of service for improvements and to maintain an adequate water supply, your water system will be temporarily interconnected with a neighboring water system which uses free chlorine disinfection. We are required to convert to free chlorine disinfection during the period we use water from our neighboring system until the well improvements are completed and the well is placed back in service.
Please share this information with all people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (i.e., people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact: Fort Bend County MUD 48’s Operator – Municipal District Services at (281) 290-6500.