Houston's Drinking Water

The City of Houston Drinking Water Operations

Houston's water system is spread across a four-county, 600 square mile area, making it one of the most complex water systems in the nation. Professional engineers, project managers and scientists evaluate current water demands and develop plans and budgets for future infrastructure needs. The DWO public outreach team provides water education to students, educators and community groups, and organizes the City's Annual Water Festival to encourage citizens to protect our water resources. Water operators and maintenance crews work around the clock to ensure the facilities and systems are in good working order.

What Can You Do to Help?

By 2050, Harris County population is expected to exceed 5.5 million people. It is imperative that all citizens use water wisely to sustain our most important natural resource. Citizens play an important role in reducing the amount of pollution that enters our water resources. Proper use and maintenance of motorized equipment can eliminate fluids discharges into our waterways. Commercial, industrial and residential development of a lake's surrounding habitat can lead to the runoff of chemicals, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, as well as human waste from improperly maintained septic systems. Establishing best-management-practices (BMPs) in these areas result in a positive effect to protect water resources.

Find more information at The City of Houston website www.publicworks.houstontx.gov.

"Protecting and restoring the richness and diversity of our waterways"