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August is National Water Quality Month, making it an ideal time to revisit your household water practices and how they can be affecting your water quality.

Imagine life without easy access to clean water: no pools, clean lakes, or rivers for recreation, no long showers, no drinking water from the tap, and no running water at home. Our lives would be completely different, and not for the better.

National Water Quality Month reminds us of the importance of water sources for humans and ecosystems and highlights how human practices can harm these vital resources.

What causes poor water quality?

• Dumping toxic chemicals
• Agricultural runoff
• Leakage of untreated waste
• Products and chemicals used at home
• Bleach
• Ammonia
• Pesticides / Fertilizers
• Automotive fluids

While your Municipal district closely monitors its water infrastructure to ensure that residents are receiving high quality water, there are also quite a few things you can do at home to maintain your water quality.

What can your household do to improve and maintain your water quality?

Opt for eco-friendly cleaning products, that do not contain any of the harmful chemicals listed above

Follow proper disposal practices

Reduce fertilization

Attend public hearings on water quality standards

After a big storm, clean the debris from your storm drains and curbs to prevent it from entering our waterways

Participate in programs that monitor local rivers, lakes, and other water sources.

Dispose of medications properly (not down the sink or toilet)

Learn more here

Happy 4th of July from your MUD Board! As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we want to remind our community to enjoy the festivities responsibly. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe this independence day:

• Boating / Swimming Safety:
  • Always wear a life jacket when swimming in a lake or pond, regardless of skill level or comfort.
  • Always supervise children when they are near or in the water.
  • Ensure everyone knows how to swim and never swim alone.
  • Be aware of local water conditions and follow posted safety guidelines.
  • Never drink before or while driving a boat or any other recreational vehicles (golf carts, jet ski, e-scooter, etc.).
  • Keep a first aid kit nearby the pool or on the boat.
• BBQ Safety:
  • Keep grills at least 10 feet away from your house and any flammable materials.
  • >Never leave the grill unattended while in use.
  • Use long-handled tools to avoid burns.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher or a bucket of water nearby.
• Fireworks Safety:
  • Never allow young children to handle fireworks
  • Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby to extinguish any potential fires.
  • Light fireworks one at a time and maintain a safe distance.
  • Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding
  • Instead of sparklers for your children, consider these alternatives:
    • Glow sticks, confetti cannon or poppers, colorful streamers, silly string
  • Look uphttps://www.myhighplains.com/texas-burn-bans/ firework restrictions / burn bans in your area before planning on any fireworks 
  • For a list of common firework violations, https://www.hcfmo.net/portals/15/Documents/Commonfireworkviolations.pdfcheck here
• Drinking Safety:
  • If you plan to drink alcohol, do so responsibly.
  • Never operate fireworks or a grill while under the influence of alcohol.
  • Plan ahead: Arrange for a designated driver or use a ride-sharing service if you need to travel and have been drinking. Remember, drinking while driving is not only illegal, but is extremely dangerous for both yourself and others.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

Attention Light Farms Residents in Indigo,

The Collin County MUD No.1 would like to inform you of Phase 2 of the fiber installation work set to begin on or about, Monday, July 1st, 2024 by Silas-White and Infinity Utilities LLC.   

The subcontractors have advised the District that door hangers to the affected homes were distributed on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

The following ROW areas along the streets listed below will be affected:

• Hartline Hills
• Noontide Ln.
• Fireside Trail
• Clearlight Rd.
• Gristmill Ln.
• Cottonwood Dr.
• Grassland Rd.
• Wildrye Ridge
• Light Farms Way

Please note that crews will be onsite during weekdays from 7am – 6pm and work will be confined to front yards only. Any and all damages (district/resident/business) should be reported immediately to the General Manager for the District, Greg Wilkerson, at mailto:gwilkerson@ccmud1.orggwilkerson@ccmud1.org  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, you are encouraged to contact Infinity Utilities LLC directly at 682-252-5599.

Sincerely, Collin County MUD 1