District Updates – October 2026
Reclaim Irrigation Update
The District’s reclaim water irrigation system marked the one year anniversary in September. During the past year, 14,007,472 gallons of reclaim water were used to irrigate MUD and POA properties in the District saving residents $91,519 compared to using treated water for irrigation. In addition to the improved look of the common areas irrigated with reclaim water, the savings directly impacts MUD and POA budgets.
If you have questions about the reclaim irrigation system or want to know more, send an email to tnw.mud@gmail.com. You will always receive a prompt, honest, accurate reply.
2026 MUD Proposed Tax Rate
The Board will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026 tax rate at its October 15, 2026 Board meeting.
Park News and Greenspaces Update
The new “Little Free Library”, located at the entrance to the Villa Nova detention pond greenspace, Green Elm at Terravista Dr, is off to a very good start. Check it out, borrow a book, and leave a book. Laurie Moreland and her husband Vincent graciously donated the “Little Free Library”. Learn more about the Little Free Library program at https://littlefreelibrary.org.
Fall is here and it’s great weather for walking. There’s no need to get in your vehicle and drive to a county park when you have easy access to the trails in the MUD & POA park, the Terravista detention pond, and Villa Nova/Oaks detention pond. All of the trails are well maintained, made using crushed granite so they are easy on the knees. Click here for the District map detailing the park and detention pond locations. https://www.tnwmud.org/about/#map
Have a suggestion for the park or greenspaces? Send your idea by email to tnw.mud@gmail.com and we’ll consider it, after all, It’s your park!
Harris County Flood Control News
Construction on the four new detention ponds south of Cypresswood and east of TC Jester continues. The addition of these detention ponds is good news for those Terranova West residents flooded out during Hurricane Harvey but the flow of dump trucks hauling out dirt right now is constant and that will continue for the foreseeable future. The dump trucks are now using a new driveway entrance/exit from the project site on Cypresswood in addition to TC Jester. The MUD Board lobbied the general contractor to stop dump truck drivers from making a U turn at Springton and it appears the practice has stopped. For more information regarding Flood Control and their work to mitigate flooding, click on the website link, https://www.hcfcd.org/About.
Monthly Board Meetings
As a Board, we encourage you to attend our monthly meetings to learn what is happening in the District. As a resident, your input is always the first item on the agenda and you are welcome to stay for the duration of the meeting.
Regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month, at the clubhouse (unless otherwise stated) and start promptly at 6pm. Agendas are posted on the District website no later than 3 days prior to the meeting.
District Website
The District’s website is a great source of information for everything happening in the District. Check out the District’s website by clicking here. If you don’t find what you are looking for online or have questions about anything in this article, please email the District at tnw.mud@gmail.com. You will always receive a prompt, accurate, and honest reply!
Keep Yourself Informed by using these FREE resources:
1. “Eye On Water”
“Eye on Water” is an accurate and very easy to use leak alert system. This resource can help you prevent a high water bill due to a leak, by simply using this app on your smartphone. It is user friendly, reliable and notifies you when a leak is detected. Timely leak notifications will be sent via text or email. Eye on Water is a quick way to be alerted that you have a leak and potentially save you money!
For an informational video showing the ease of setting up an account and viewing your water consumption data, use this link.
For more information on understanding your water bill, available tools for tracking your usage, and helpful water conversation tips, click here.
2. The District’s Emergency Broadcast Messaging System
In the event of an emergency, the Board wants to keep our residents informed as quickly as possible. The District will broadcast messages to communicate critical events affecting the District’s water/sewer operation to residents in real time. The system is also used to communicate periodic routine updates and information to residents.
It is easy to sign up – just go to our district website, (click here) and fill out the alert message window that appears OR click the “Sign Up for Email Alerts” link in the top right hand corner of the homepage.
Another option is to add, alerts@tnwmud.org and +1 (682) 356-5083 to your email and mobile phone contact lists.
The District does not post on social media!
Your Terranova West Board of Directors
Tom Lovell, President, Park/Greenspaces Oversight current term ends 5/2027
Rob Sorensen, Vice President, Water Plant/GenSet Oversight, current term ends 5/2027
Shyanne Meekins, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary, current term ends 5/2029
Nannette Burrage, Secretary, Web Oversight, current term ends 5/2029
George Hatfield, At Large, current term ends 5/2027
