Houston Water

How does the size of Houston’s Public Works compare to other public works organizations?

it is the largest and most diverse public works organization in the country

what is houston public works responsible for?

streets, drainage, producing and distributing water, collecting and treating wastewater, and permitting and regulation of construction

approximately how many people are served by the houston public works?

2.3 million

what rating does the city of houston’s drinking water system have?

superior

who is houston the regional water provider for?

harris county and portions of the 3 surrounding counties

through what year does houston have sufficient water supplies?

2050

what is the majority of houstons water used for?

industrial and manufacturing purposes

what sources of surface water does the city of houston have?

lake livingston, lake conroe, lake houston, lower trinity river, and allen’s creek reservoir

how much ownership does houston have of lake livingston?

70%

how much ownership does houston have of lake conroe?

70%

how much ownership does houston have of lake houston?

100%

how much ownership will houston have of the allen’s creek reservoir?

70%

what percentage of houston’s water supply comes from surface water?

86%

what percentage of houston’s water supply comes from ground water?

14%

what are the positive effects of houston protecting its water resources?

eliminates the need for supplementary treatment procedures, delays the cost of new infrastructure, and delays increases in water rates

what are the methods for limiting pollution/contamination of houston’s surface water sources?

proper use and maintenance of motorized equipment can eliminate fluid discharges into waterways, establishing best management practices in the developed areas surrounding lakes, and educating and informing the public