Central Pump Station Begins Pumping Water into WHCRWA System
A major WHCRWA milestone: the Central Pump Station began pumping treated surface water from Lake Houston into the regional system.
A major WHCRWA milestone: the Central Pump Station began pumping treated surface water from Lake Houston into the regional system.
Troy Anthony reflects on the scale of the facilities, pipelines, and systems required to move water across the region and meet growing demand.
Wayne Ahrens, Program Manager, reflects on the studies, legislation, and early questions that shaped the Authority’s direction.
Strong partnerships are essential to delivering complex infrastructure.
Doug Harris describes the scale and function of the Central Pump Station and its role in delivering surface water across the region.
Gary Struzick describes the scale of pipelines, pump stations, and coordination involved in delivering surface water across the region.
From a single operator to a fully developed team, operations have grown alongside the system. Bryan Thomas, Operator, reflects on the early days and the experience it took to build a strong, reliable operations team.
The May 13, 2026 Board Meeting will be held at the Fry Road MUD Building at 20111 Saums Road, Katy, Texas 77449.
Before infrastructure could be built, a reliable water source had to be secured. Larry Weppler, Vice President and Precinct 1 Director, shares how early partnerships helped make that possible.
Nancy Collins, Right-of-Way Manager, shares how coordination between engineering, legal, and property owners helps secure the easements needed to move projects forward.