What does the West Authority do with the fees they collect?
The West Authority uses the fees collected to fund [...]
We’re currently not (or may never) get surface water so why are we paying fees to the WHCRWA?
All public and private water providers, including municipal utility districts [...]
When will we be finished with the surface water conversion? How much will our fees increase in the next few years?
The West Authority anticipates being finished with the surface [...]
Why do we pay more for surface (Houston) water than well (MUD) water?
It is more expensive to treat and deliver surface [...]
I live in a MUD and noticed an increase in the West Authority fee this month. Please explain to me why your fee is more than what the MUD charged me for the water I used.
The West Authority fee that appears on residents’ [...]
Do I pay taxes to the West Authority?
No, the West Authority has no taxing authority, but [...]
What is a “disincentive fee?”
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District is allowed to charge a “disincentive [...]
How does the WHCRWA meet the Subsidence District Conversion Requirements?
The WHCRWA successfully met the 60 percent conversion requirement in 2025 through a combination of surface water conversion and accumulated credits.