A Crosby community has been dealing with sewage backups for weeks—forcing residents to boil their water and keep their pets inside.
Now, Harris County is taking legal action against the company responsible.
BACKGROUND: Harris Co. files lawsuit in Crosby after finding life-threatening water quality violations
Residents have reported sewage backing up into their yards and homes, prompting calls for action. Harris County has filed a lawsuit against Roving Meadows Utilities, citing serious violations, including dangerously high levels of bacteria in the water.
Inspections at the facility on FM 1942 revealed bacteria levels exceeding legal limits by more than 1,000 times, according to Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee.
The lawsuit seeks to halt the company’s violations, mandate improvements to their treatment processes, and ensure future issues are reported. For residents like Connie Clark, the situation has been overwhelming.
“In the summertime, I can’t even do my yard work because of the sewer,” Clark said. “My dogs run through it, and every time they go outside, I have to bring them in and clean them up. It’s been like this for weeks, and nothing has changed.”
Efforts to reach Roving Meadows Utilities for comment have been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Harris County officials pledge to continue monitoring the situation and advocate for long-term solutions.
Residents with water quality concerns are encouraged to contact Harris County Pollution Control Services for assistance.