WHCRWA Celebrates 25 Years with Central Pump Station Open House
The West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday, October 10, 2026, welcoming MUD directors, regional partners, consultants, contractors, community members and families to the Central Pump Station.
The event drew more than 125 guests, including over 50 MUD directors, as well as community members and families.
Guests had the opportunity to tour the Central Pump Station, learn more about the region’s water supply infrastructure and visit educational exhibits. Inframark personnel conducted guided tours throughout the event, giving visitors a firsthand look at the facility and its operations.
Recognizing 25 Years of Service
Representatives from Harris County Precinct 4 attended the celebration, including Dan Dmytryshyn and Walter Hambrick. Dmytryshyn presented a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Commissioner Lesley Briones, honoring the WHCRWA’s 25 years of service, stewardship and commitment to reliable water infrastructure.
From left: WHCRWA Board members Michael Thornhill, Jay Wheeler, Eric Hansen and Larry Weppler; Dan Dmytryshyn, Harris County Precinct 4; and WHCRWA Board members Dennis Gorden and Gary Struzick.
Other special guests included Mike Turco, General Manager of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, and Gabriel Mussio, P.E., Senior Assistant Director of Houston Water with the City of Houston Public Works.
From left: Mike Turco, General Manager, Harris-Galveston Subsidence District; Eric Hansen, WHCRWA Board President; and Walter Hambrick, Harris County Precinct 4.
Six WHCRWA Board members participated in the celebration: Eric Hansen, Gary Struzick, Larry Weppler, Michael Thornhill, Jay Wheeler and Dennis Gorden.
WHCRWA Board members at the 25th anniversary celebration. From left: Michael Thornhill, Jay Wheeler, Gary Struzick, Dennis Gorden, Eric Hansen and Larry Weppler.
Thank You to Everyone Who Joined Us
The WHCRWA thanks everyone who attended and helped make the 25th anniversary celebration a success. Special appreciation goes to the WHCRWA Focus Group volunteers, Inframark personnel and event support staff whose efforts helped make the day possible.
The celebration was an opportunity to reflect on 25 years of progress, recognize the people and organizations who have contributed along the way, and share a look at the infrastructure supporting the region’s water supply for years to come.
View photos from the celebration in the gallery below.
