Author: WCID 50

Winter Weather Alert: January 23, 2026, 11:26 am

We are closely monitoring an Arctic front expecting to arrive late Friday night, bringing potential freezing rain, dangerous wind chills, and below-freezing temperatures that may last through Tuesday.

We want you to know that WCID 50 is fully prepared.

Infrastructure: Our teams have winterized facilities, tested and fueled backup generators.

Steps for Winterizing your Home

  • Insulate pipes with insulation sleeves, wrapping or using slip-on foam pipe insulation. Do not leave any gaps without insulation as cold air can affect the pipe in these spaces.
  • Winterize your sprinkler system by turning the water off to your irrigation system and drain your backflow preventer.
  • Maintain a heating source inside the building to protect pipes against cold.
  • Open cabinets underneath faucets.
  • Exterior hose bibs are normally left unattended, disconnect hoses and insulate faucets with covers or blankets.
  • House Shut off valve: Know where your shut off valve is located in case of an emergency. Valve is usually on the side of the house near the garage. Some homes the valve is inside the garage wall.
  • If you choose to leave a faucet dripping, please only let the faucet drip slowly. NO STEADY STREAMS.
  • If traveling for the Holidays, it is recommended that you turn the water off at the street and drain all your plumbing.

If you have a pipe burst and need assistance, please call the non-emergency dispatch number (281) 326-5900 or the after-hours number for WCID 50 on call personnel (281) 904-7906.

Stay safe, stay warm, and look out for one another.

Sealed Bids for Mower

Harris County WCID 50 is accepting sealed bids for the following:

Exmark LZX940EKC606 – Exmark 60” Lazer Z X-Series Zero-Turn Mower, Kohler ECV940

  • Year: 2014
  • S/N:  314651216
  • Mower is being sold in an “AS IS” condition. New Battery (12/2025)
  • Drives and the deck will engage.

Bids accepted through the close of business on January 5, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact John Riley @ (281) 326-5573.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – October 15, 2024

The Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 50 (HCWCID 50) has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year. The meeting details are as follows:

Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 1122 Cedar Lane, El Lago, Texas 77586

This public hearing will provide an opportunity for taxpayers to learn more about the proposed tax rate and how it may affect their individual tax liabilities.

Tax Rate Analysis

The proposed tax rate for 2024 is set at 0.4750 per $100 of value, a slight increase from the previous year’s rate of 0.4345 per $100 of value. For an average residence homestead, this translates into a 7.93% increase in taxes. The table below summarizes the comparison between last year’s and this year’s proposed tax rates:

  • Last Year:
    • Tax Rate: 0.4345 per $100
    • Average Home Value: $332,794
    • Tax Amount: $1,445.98
  • This Year (Proposed):
    • Tax Rate: 0.4750 per $100
    • Average Home Value: $328,571
    • Tax Amount: $1,560.71

Homeowners should be aware that depending on the changes in their property’s taxable value relative to others in the district, their taxes may increase at a higher or lower rate than the average. The Board has proposed using the increased funds to support water, sewer, and drainage improvements within the district.

For More Information

For more details regarding the proposed tax rates and how they might affect your property taxes, refer to the official Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate document or visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to access further property tax information.

Feel free to review the document for additional insights on the tax rate proposal and taxpayer rights.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 50 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2023 on October 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at 1122 Cedar Lane, El Lago, Texas 77586. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.

Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate (PDF)

Notice of Mandatory Restrictions on Water Use as of August 8, 2023

To Our Valued Customers:

The City of Pasadena, the source of the City of Seabrook’s water supply, has informed the City of Seabrook, the source of WCID 50’s water supply that Pasadena has reduced the pressure of the water it supplies to Seabrook. W.C.I.D. No. 50 in turn has been informed by Seabrook that it has done the same. WCID 50 must therefore also implement water use restrictions so as not to exceed its available supply. Accordingly, W.C.I.D. No. 50 is implementing Restrictions on Water Use per the District’s Rules and Regulations and provided for under the Texas Water Code.

The severity of the current drought is considered moderate; therefore, it shall be unlawful to use water as listed below:

A) Use of automatic water sprinkler or irrigations systems except on *designated days between the hours of 7:00 P.M. through 7:00 A.M. the following day.

B) Non-commercial washing of automobiles, trucks, boats, trailers, lawn equipment, golf carts, airplanes, and other mobile equipment except on *designated days between the hours of 7:00 P.M. through 7:00 A.M. the following day.

*Odd-numbered properties Thursday and Saturday

*Even-numbered properties Wednesday and Friday

C) Complete draining and/or filling of existing swimming pools, hot tubs, and similar facilities.

D) Washing of impervious surfaces such as streets, driveways, sidewalks, patios, and parking areas except for immediate human health, safety, and welfare.

E) Operation of non-recirculating fountains.

F) Wasting of water in general.

Note: The term “waste of water” shall mean any use of potable water purchased from the District for any purpose other than a) Domestic indoor consumption, such as cooking, bathing and sanitary use; b) uses where health concerns require large quantities of water; and c) any manufacturing process requiring, for efficient operation, large volumes or pressures of water.

Violation of water use restrictions is considered a type one (1) offense. The penalties for such violations are:

1. A fine of not less than $100.00 per occurrence and not more than $500.00 for each offense. Each day that one or more of the provisions in this Plan is violated shall constitute a separate offense. (Section XI; A (2) of the Drought Contingency Plan). If three or more violations occur at premises to which the District services, service will be set for termination as outlined in the Rate Order. Services discontinued under such circumstances shall be restored ONLY upon payment of a reconnection fee (Section 2.03 of the District Rules and Regulations), plus all outstanding water and sewer services charges, and any other costs incurred by the District in discontinuing service, and all fines imposed hereunder. In addition, suitable assurance must be given to the District that no further violations of this Plan will occur at said premises while any state of the Plan is in effect.

The following items are allowed:

A) All emergency, fire fighting, and medical & health care uses.

B) Watering of vegetable gardens with sprinkler or irrigation systems nightly beginning at 7:00 P.M. through 7:00 A.M. on the following day.

C) Watering of lawns, vegetation, and vegetable gardens with hand-held buckets, drip irrigation systems, or hoses equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle or valve nightly beginning at 7:00 P.M. through 7:00 A.M. on the following day.

D) Filling or makeup of existing pools, hot tubs, and similar facilities nightly beginning at 7:00 P.M. through 7:00 A.M. on the following day.

E) Normal use by commercial washing facilities but voluntary reductions are requested.

Voluntary Reduction for Indoor Domestic Use Is Also Requested

Also please be advised that the District has to pay the City of Seabrook a surcharge of $0.97/100 gallons when the District exceeds its daily usage allotment of water which has been the case almost daily during the current drought. Accordingly, while the moderate drought condition is in affect and to encourage conservation, the regular water rates in addition to the Drought Contingency Rates (Section X) incorporated into the Rules and Regulations will be implemented.

These restrictions will be in effect until further notice. Your cooperation and assistance in helping the District to conserve the water supply during this time is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Board of Directors
Harris County W.C.I.D. No. 50

Notice of Mandatory Restrictions on Water Use as of August 2, 2023

To Our Valued Customers:

The City of Pasadena, the source of the City of Seabrook’s water supply, has informed the City of Seabrook, the source of WCID 50’s water supply that Pasadena has reduced the pressure of the water it supplies to Seabrook.  W.C.I.D. No. 50 in turn has been informed by Seabrook that it has done the same.  WCID 50 must therefore also implement water use restrictions so as not to exceed its available supply.  Accordingly, W.C.I.D. No. 50 is implementing Restrictions on Water Use per the District’s Rules and Regulations and provided for under the Texas Water Code.

The severity of the current drought is considered moderate; therefore it shall be unlawful to use water as listed below:

A) Use of water sprinkler or irrigations systems except on Saturdays between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.

B) Non-commercial washing of automobiles, trucks, boats, trailers, lawn equipment, golf carts, airplanes, and other mobile equipment except on Saturdays between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.

C) Complete draining and/or filling of existing swimming pools, hot tubs, and similar facilities.

D) Filling of new swimming pools, hot tubs, and similar facilities.

E) Washing of impervious surfaces such as streets, driveways, sidewalks, patios, and parking areas except for immediate human health, safety, and welfare.

F) Operation of non-recirculating fountains.

G) Wasting of water in general.

Note:  The term “waste of water” shall mean any use of potable water purchased from the District for any purpose other than a) Domestic indoor consumption, such as cooking, bathing and sanitary use; b) uses where health concerns require large quantities of water; and c) any manufacturing process requiring, for efficient operation, large volumes or pressures of water.

Violation of water use restrictions is considered a type one (1) offense.  The penalties for such violations are:

1. Suspension of District service for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours

2. A re-connect fee of $100.00 per offense. (Section 2.03 of the District Rules and Regulations).

The following items are allowed:

A) All emergency, firefighting, and medical & health care uses.

B) Watering of vegetable gardens with sprinkler or irrigation systems daily between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.

C) Watering of lawns, vegetation, and vegetable gardens with hand-held buckets, drip irrigation systems, or hoses equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle or valve between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.

D) Filling or makeup of existing pools, hot tubs, and similar facilities between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.

E) Normal use by commercial washing facilities but voluntary reductions is requested.

Voluntary Reduction for Indoor Domestic Use Is Also Requested

Also please be advised that the District has to pay the City of Seabrook a surcharge of $0.97/1000 gallons when the District exceeds its daily usage allotment of water which has been the case almost daily during the current drought. Accordingly, while the moderate drought condition is in affect and to encourage conservation, the regular water rates in addition to the Drought Contingency Rates incorporated into the Rules and Regulations will be implemented.

These restrictions will be in effect until further notice.  Your cooperation and assistance in helping the District to conserve the water supply during this time is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Board of Directors
Harris County W.C.I.D. No. 50

Road Closure on Lakeshore Drive

Northbound traffic closure on Lakeshore Drive between Tallowood Drive and Bayview Drive for installation of new storm sewer and concrete paving.

Timeline: 1/18/23 – 5/18/23

CCISD has been notified, so bus routes may be modified during this time.