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.”
Waste removal delays, water leaks top Houston 311’s list of most common complaints
Houston 311 is a consolidated helpline service that was created by the city of Houston in 2001. The 24/7 service is designed to accept non-emergency calls regarding roads, water and sewer systems, garbage pickup and more.
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.
City of Houston repairs downtown water main break, plans to fix another leak
In addition to the downtown leak, which flooded an intersection for several hours Monday, Houston Public Works says there's been an ongoing water leak at the intersection of Old Spanish Trail and Kirby Drive since mid-October.
Houston City Council expected to update water restriction rules, approve new conservation plan
Under the new rules, Stage 3 restrictions would impose a cap of 5,000 gallons per week on residential customers. The city is also taking steps to reduce nearly 32 billion gallons in leaks from aging pipes.
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