Houston Public Works seeks $15 billion for new water plant, wastewater improvements
The city’s water system, which serves more than 5 million people in the region, is in dire need of repairs. According to Houston Water Director Greg Eyerly, a system failure would have “regional and national impact.”
Houston Public Works introduces new city engineer with controversial background
Oluwole “O.J.” McFoy comes to Houston from Buffalo, New York, where a series of TV reports documented concerns over the absence of fluoride from the city’s water system, extensive travel expenses and government transparency. Houston Mayor John Whitmire called him an “outstanding choice.”
Mayor Whitmire considers sending Houston water to West Texas — despite forecasted shortfall
The reported potential deal between Houston and the state would send the city’s “excess” water to West Texas. But the Houston region faces a dramatic shortfall in the coming years.
Houston receives $7.5 million in HUD funding to combat lead exposure
The funding is part of a broader nationwide effort to improve drinking water quality.
Odor in Houston drinking water poses no risk, officials say
An increase in the production of the compounds typically arise during summer into early fall when water temperatures are warm, lake levels are low and water flows slowly, according to District Data.
$5 billion in the red, Houston seeks state dollars for water infrastructure needs
Everly asserted the city doesn't have any specific concerns about the city's supply of water, but another surface water plant may be built in north Houston to support development and avoid the need to source water from the ground.
Houston’s new set usage system to address inflated water bills to be reflected in May statements
New Mayor John Whitmire’s “Water Bill Improvement Plan,” in which single-family residential customers will temporarily be charged a fixed monthly amount, took effect April 1. The initiative eliminated Houston Public Works’ previous practice of charging estimated amounts to customers with faulty electronic meter-reading devices, which in many cases led to residents being charged for much more water than they actually used.
More than 100,000 gallons of wastewater spilled from east Houston treatment facility, cleanup efforts underway
People using private drinking water supply wells within a half mile radius of the spill site on the eastside of Houston are still encouraged to only use distilled or boiled water for personal use Thursday.
Houston lifts boil-water order affecting more than 2 million
Houston officials lifted an order Tuesday that had called for more than 2 million people in the nation’s fourth-largest city to boil their tap water before drinking or using it.
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