Carriage Hills Utility Information
Resident Selected Utilities
Carriage Hills Electricty
Electric services in Texas are broken into two components, the provider and the ??? . The transmission supply company is ??. One method to choose among the many electric service providers is to visit PowerToChoose.org. The PowerToChoose website is a non-profit organization supported by the State of Texas which lists the electricity providers and their current rate / rate structure.
Carriage Hills Trash Services
Unlike most cities, rural areas and small communities allow residents to choose their own trash service provider. While this may not be a complete list below are a few waste management providers that service this community.
| FIVE JAB Enviromental Services | 16202 Butera Rd Magnolia, Texas 77355 Phone: (281) 766-1914 |
| Waste Management | 1001 Fannin, Suite 4000 Houston, Texas 77002 Phone: 800-553-1902 Email: Contact Via Webpage Fax: |
| WCA Houston | , Phone: (281) 368-8397 Email: Fax: |
Carriage Hills & Septic Systems
Many homes in the area rely on septic systems to process their waste water. A septic system requires minimal maintenance by the homeowner and also an annual maintenance contract with a licensed septic system professional.
Newer homes have an aerobic septic system that uses sprinklers to disburse the processed water. Septic spray heads can easily be identified by their purple color.
Homeowners that have septic systems will need to use caution about washing harsh chemicals down the drain, as this will kill the bacteria the system relies on to digest waste materials. While many homes with septic tanks will still have a kitchen sink disposal, it is best to avoid flushing excess amounts of food or coffee grounds down the drain. In the bathroom, feminine hygine products, dental floss, paper towels, and diapers all need to go in the trash rather than into the septic system.
While maintaining a septic system and monitoring what goes into it may seem like a hassle, homeowners that have a septic system typically do not have to pay a MUD (Municipal Utility District) tax and can claim a lower annual tax rate as a good incentive to homebuyers.
For more general information regarding septic systems and their maintenance, follow this link: http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/homeowner_guide_long.pdf
