Delivering surface water to West Harris County requires an extensive network of pump stations, pipelines, and treatment facilities.

Alia Vinson, General Counsel, reflects on the collaboration, coordination, and commitment that have helped drive the Authority’s success.

Dennis Gorden shares a lighthearted story about learning to swim in the rice wells and an unexpected lesson that came with it.

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.

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.