Following a recent inspection of the two pedestrian bridges along the hike & bike trail, the Bilma Board made the difficult but necessary decision to close the bridge nearest Kuehnle Elementary School due to safety concerns.

The District has begun the process to make emergency repairs to this bridge. While timelines may shift, the Board is hopeful that repairs can be completed within 6 months. This bridge will remain closed until all work is complete. Please do not attempt to cross the closed bridge. For your safety, obey all posted warning signs and barriers.

The second pedestrian bridge, located south of TC Jester (commonly known as the “Turtle Bridge”), is safe for use and will remain open for now.

In addition to repairs, the District is exploring replacement options for both bridges to ensure long-term safety and accessibility.

The Board understands how important these bridges are to the Bilma community and is committed to completing the work as quickly and safely as possible.

Bilma PUD is hosting a free document shredding and electronic waste event for all residents! See details below.

When: Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Where: Spring Creek Oaks Clubhouse #2 at 6002 Bur Oak Drive, Spring, Texas, 77379, in the parking lot nearest the tennis courts.

Instructions/Prohibited Materials: All paper materials are accepted and staples, paper clips, and binder clips do not need to be removed.

 Residential solid waste will be collected as scheduled on Monday, January 20, 2025. Best Trash will delay the start of collections on Thursday, January 23, 2025, until later in the day. Please note that if the landfills close due to inclement weather, Best Trash cannot collect on those day(s), in which case residential solid waste will be collected the following scheduled service day (Monday, January 27, 2025). 

Best Trash will resume regularly scheduled trash collection services within Bilma Public Utility District on Thursday, July 11.  Best Trash will also be collecting storm-related debris that is left on the curb.  Residents must place tree limbs on the curb as follows:

• Must be no more than four inches (4”) in diameter
• Must be cut down to four feet (4’) in length
• Must be bundled and not weigh more than 40 pounds

The collection of household trash is the top priority, and any bundled storm debris that cannot be collected on Thursday will be collected on the next regularly scheduled service day(s).

Due to the impending storm and out of an abundance of caution for our employee’s safety, we regret that we are not able to run the routes on Monday, July 8, 2024.

• If your trash collection day is normally Monday, we will return on Thursday, July 11, to collect your trash.
• If your recycle collection day falls on Monday, we will return Monday, July 15, to resume recycle collection.

Best Trash hopes everyone stays safe during this time.

If your can/bin has already been placed curbside, we ask that you bring it in until the next pick-up day

The District’s website will be updated, as needed, with information regarding weather and storm warnings, flood risks, and any possible impacts to facilities or drainage as a result of severe weather. This will ensure that you have the most recent information as it relates specifically to your District.

Dear Bilma PUD Customer:
Since initiating Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan, the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) has continued to experience difficulties in meeting high demand for water under the current drought conditions. As a result, the NHCRWA has upgraded to Stage 2 Water Restrictions.

As a customer of the NHRWA, Bilma’s Stage 2 Water Restrictions have also been triggered.

Effective August 27, 2023, all District customers are required to begin implementing the following actions:

• Outdoor watering is limited to no more than two (2) days per week following the schedules below:
  • Even-numbered street addresses = Sundays and Thursdays
  • Odd-numbered street addresses = Saturdays and Wednesdays
  • All other customers = Tuesdays and Fridays
• Outdoor watering is prohibited between the period of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• No watering on Mondays
• Repair all leaks, dripping faucets, and running toilets within 72 hours of discovery
• Utilize water conservation measures such as displacement bags, low-flow shower heads and leak detection tablets
• Additional water conservation tips can be found www.irrygator.com.

For more information on the NHCRWA’s implementation of Stage 2, please visit https://www.nhcrwa.com/2023/08/stage-2-dcp/.

We regret any inconvenience caused by these steps and encourage our customers to always look for ways to conserve water.

Thank you,

Bilma PUD Board of Directors

Dear Bilma PUD Customer:

Bilma PUD has two sources of the water it provides to customers: surface water it purchases from the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) and groundwater from wells within the District.

The NHCRWA is experiencing difficulties in meeting the high demand for water under the current drought conditions and has implemented Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan (DCP). As a customer of the NHCRWA, Bilma’s DCP has also been triggered.

Bilma PUD requests that all customers take the following voluntary measures:

• Limit irrigation to no more than two days per week, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., following the schedules below:
  • Sundays and Thursdays for single family residential customers with even-numbered street addresses.
  • Saturdays and Wednesdays for single family residential customers with odd-numbered street addresses.
  • Tuesdays and Fridays for all other customers.
  • No watering on Mondays.
• Check for and repair all leaks, dripping faucets, and running toilets.
• Utilize water conservation measures such as displacement bags, low-flow shower heads and leak detection tablets. Additional water conservation tips can be found at irrygator.com.

These measures are voluntary, but should drought conditions worsen, mandatory measures may be implemented.

You can view the District’s Drought Contingency Plan here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QXapGHwwUNEV1-oAOzMYSIl-F4vqobmt/view

We regret any inconvenience caused by these steps and encourage our customers to always look for ways to conserve water.

Thank you,

Bilma PUD Board of Directors

Dear Bilma PUD Customers:

The District is aware of reports of low water pressure that occurred the morning of Friday, December 23. The District’s Operator immediately responded to the issue and increased pressure to the system. While the issue has been fixed, the Operator will continue to monitor the District’s water system.

Please note that the District’s water system is and has remained safe to use throughout this incident. There is no need to boil your water at this time.

The District will provide any further updates on the District’s website, as necessary.

Thank you,

Bilma PUD Board of Directors