Houston Treats
400+
million gallons
of water daily.
Houston Public Works maintains over
7,000
miles
of water lines over more
than
600
mi2
The average Houstonian uses in excess of
50
gallons
of water every day.
A team of more than
3,750
People
work in Houston Public Worksto support our city
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One Water’s Purpose
One Water Houston is a roadmap for managing our city's fresh water supply and addressing both wastewater and stormwater challenges to meet the needs of our community and the environment in a reliable and sustainable way.
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Why It’s Important
As Houston's population continues to grow, and climate change and other factors introduce new risks to our water quality and availability, One Water Houston aims to integrate these water utilities to enhance Houston's future livability and resiliency.
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How It Benefits You
Your engagement empowers shared responsibility for water resilience and community well-being. Help shape Houston's future water management through community collaboration on this landmark project. Let's build a vibrant, sustainable future together.
What should One Water focus on?
Drinking Water
Houston drinking water meets or exceeds Federal and State regulations.
Wastewater
Each day, Houston’s 39 wastewater treatment plants process and purify over 230 million gallons of wastewater to make it safe to return to our bayous and lakes.
Stormwater
In 2017, approximately 25% of homes and businesses in Houston were impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Upcoming Events
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