Park News, Greenspaces, & Reclaim Irrigation Update
The following is a release from the 2026 annual Texas Water Conference recognizing the Terranova West MUD for the District’s reclaim irrigation project.
While the award is an important recognition for the District, more important is the savings achieved since the reclaimed water irrigation system went live in September, 2025. Through the end of April, the system has saved the TNW POA $ and the TNW MUD $. A very good return to date on the investment.
The Palms office condos made the switch from treated water for irrigation to reclaim water for irrigation effective April 22nd. Their usage will increase the monthly credit the District receives from the RWA. The Palms will also benefit as reclaim water for irrigation is exempt from the RWA fee. A win win for the District and The Palms.
Harris County Flood Control News
By now you’ve seen the orange construction signs on Cypresswood and T C Jester. The following project update is an excerpt from the Flood Control District news release,
The T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin project consists of four compartments designed to increase stormwater storage capacity along Cypress Creek.
The east side of the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin project includes three compartments (1A, 1B, and 2) across approximately 128 acres along T.C. Jester Boulevard, between Cypresswood Drive and Cypress Creek. Once constructed, the compartments on the east side of the project are expected to provide approximately 1,000 acre-feet of stormwater storage – that’s roughly 1,000 football fields covered in one foot of water.
The west side of the project, located on the west side of T.C. Jester Boulevard, is expected to consist of one large compartment on 44 acres and is anticipated to provide up to 200 acre-feet of stormwater storage.
This project is one of several upcoming stormwater detention basin projects in the Cypress Creek watershed. A regional drainage study for the Cypress Creek watershed found that flooding along tributaries of Cypress Creek is predominantly due to stormwater from Cypress Creek backing up into tributaries, rather than a lack of sufficient stormwater conveyance capacity on the tributaries themselves. Therefore, stormwater detention basins are recommended to help reduce the risk of flooding.
Construction on the east compartments 1A & 2 is estimated to cost $10.2 million and is anticipated to begin in Q4 2026.
Construction on the east compartment 1B is estimated to cost $18.5 million and began in Q1 2026 and is expected to be completed by Q2 2027.
Construction on the west compartment is estimated to cost $11.7 million and is anticipated to begin in Q1 2027.
While this project should help mitigate potential flooding in our area, unfortunately, we’ll see an increase in dump truck traffic on Cypresswood and T C Jester as the excavated dirt is hauled off.
Do you have your “Eye On Water”
When a leak happens, your water usage increases and so can your water bill. By using “Eye on Water” leak alert system, a high water bill can be prevented. The app is easy to use, accurate and notifies you when a leak is detected. Why spend more money on water than you have too.
Timely leak notifications will be sent via text or email. Eye on Water is quick, reliable, user friendly and FREE. 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.
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.
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.
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.
You can sign up quickly by going to our district website, (click here) and filling out the alert message window that appears OR by clicking 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!
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!
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