Jay Wheeler on the Need for Surface Water
Groundwater alone cannot meet the region’s long-term water needs.
How Surface Water Reaches MUDs and Cities
The Central Pump Station is the final step in delivering surface water across the Authority’s regional transmission system.
Keeping the Community Informed
How the Authority keeps residents informed through meetings, project notifications, community events, and outreach before and during construction.
Why the West Harris County Regional Water Authority Was Necessary
When the conversion from groundwater to surface water was required, individual MUDs did not have the ability to secure the necessary water supply on their own.
Dan Sallee on Securing a Critical Pipeline Corridor
Some of the Authority's most important accomplishments happened long before construction began.
Alex Garcia on Why the Surface Water Conversion Was Necessary
How groundwater depletion, subsidence, and flooding are connected, and why long-term sustainability required a different approach.
Mark Janneck on Seeing Subsidence Firsthand
Subsidence isn't just a concept—it's something engineers can measure.
Joe B. Allen on the Connection Between Subsidence and Flooding
Subsidence doesn't just affect the ground beneath our feet—it can make flooding worse.
The Jobs Created by the Surface Water Supply Project
The Surface Water Supply Project supported jobs far beyond the construction sites.
Eric Hansen on the Strength of a Diverse Board
Eric Hansen explains why understanding each board member's strengths has been one of the keys to the Authority's long-term success.