Waterline Replacement Project Update- July 6th, 2026
New Billing System and Online Customer Portal Now Live!
MMIA, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful transition to Starnik’s billing system and the launch of our new online customer portal.
Please watch for an email on Monday, November 24, 2025, from WaterDistrict-MMIA@starnik.net with instructions to create an account on the online portal. The email will provide an encrypted security code only provided via the “register now” link or on your bill. Please note, your “register now” link is unique to your account and cannot be shared for others to enroll.
If you were previously enrolled in automatic payments, please note that you will need to make this month’s payment manually and reenroll for automatic payments through the new portal.
We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.
Project Update- Oct. 8th, 2025
WATERLINE REPLACEMENT IN QUAIL FOREST SECTIONS 1 & 2
Phase 1 waterline is complete (blue lines on exhibit). Contractor is making new service connections and installing new meters. Expected date to remove bypass lines from yards and streets is by Friday 10/24. In the Phase 2 area (yellow) notices will go out and bypass lines will start to be installed around October 15. Construction in this area is expected to last until mid- December. We’ll post updates if something changes. You will be notified before anyone digs in your yard. As always, your assistance keeping kids and pets away from the work area is appreciated. Thanks for your patience and cooperation!
WATERLINE REPLACEMENT IN QUAIL FOREST SECTIONS 1 & 2
Dear Residents, the Grant Road PUD has undertaken a project to replace all the water lines in the Quail Forest Sections 1 & 2. This does not affect Quail Park. The waterlines are 40+ years old and require frequent repair so, at the recommendation of the District’s engineer and operator, the Board authorized $1,342,828 to replace the lines. The project is funded from the District’s 2024 bond sale.
The contractor is Horseshoe Construction Inc. Horseshoe has begun assembling pipe sections at the south end of Quail Forest Drive and will begin replacing lines starting July 21. The project will be done in phases. There are expected to be eight phases, each of which take approximately six weeks. The project is estimated to be completed by May 2026. A map of each phase with schedule will be posted ahead of construction at the District’s website at https://www.grantroadpud.org/, and through the HOA.
During each phase a 2-inch black plastic water bypass line will be installed above ground across yards and driveways. The bypass line allows water service to be maintained while the meters and main lines are being replaced. Each home will have a temporary service line from the bypass to the meter. The lines will be disinfected and tested before being placed in service. Ramps will be placed over the line in roads and driveways for ease of access.
The contractor will notify residents at least 24 hours prior to working in your yard by door hanger and a visit to your home to explain how the project will affect your lot. Replacing the meters and service lines will require digging in yards at the meter location. Replacing main lines will require a bore pit at the valve locations, not in every yard. If excavation needs to be open overnight, the area will be covered if possible and orange construction fence placed around it. Video of the neighborhood has been taken to document the pre-project condition of yards. The contractor will restore any affected turf and landscaping features when each section is completed.
The District’s Operator, MMIA, who is responsible for maintaining the District’s water system will be onsite during construction to replace meters and service lines and is the best contact for concerns about your water service. Their contact is listed below. For questions about construction or schedule you may contact Horseshoe or the District’s Engineer, listed below.
Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated!
- Water service: MMIA, Michael Hyatt: 281-651-1618
- Construction questions, schedule: Horseshoe, Taylor Jones: 281-415-8654 or Juan Carrera: 281-733-3822
- Engineer, Westwood Professional Services, Cliff Park: 281-883-0103; Jim Roberts: 281-883-0103
Drought Contingency Implementation of Stage 1
North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHRWA), who provides the water for Grant Road PUD, is recommending that districts they serve implement Stage 1 of their Drought Contingency Plans. This will go into effect August 18, 2023, and continue until notice is provided that the implementation has been lifted.
The goal is a 5% reduction in all water use and is currently voluntary. Mandatory measures may be imposed if a water shortage continues.
Please conserve water daily under the following guidelines:
1. District customers are requested to voluntarily reduce all water usage.
2. Check for and repair all leaks, including sprinkler systems, leaky faucets, and/or running toilets.
3. All outdoor water use should be avoided between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
4. Customers with even-numbered addresses should limit outdoor water usage, including yard watering, to Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
5. Customers with odd-numbered addresses should limit outdoor water usage, including yard watering, to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.