Community Impact

Restoration continues at dated east Houston water treatment plant

Houston City Council on Dec. 10 authorized a $17.9 million contract for sediment removal and restoration at one of three existing plant facilities.
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‘Do I have to call every month?’: Recent water bill spikes leave Houston area residents frustrated, confused

Residents across the city say their water bills have surged dramatically in recent months—far beyond the rate increase ...
Houston Public Media

City of Houston leaders acknowledge budget ‘cannot be finalized’ without court approval of drainage settlement

A motorist navigates a water leak at the intersection of Main and Elgin streets in Houston on Feb. 25, 2025. With a month until the deadline to approve a proposed $7 billion budget for the city, ...
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Houston water bills are spiking — here’s what’s behind the sudden increases

KPRC 2 News Investigates Amy Davis recently broke down how much more Houstonians are paying. In 2021, a household using 10,000 gallons of water would pay around $112. This year, that same usage costs ...
Houston Chronicle

Houston will receive $8.5 million to replace aging water meters citywide over the next year

Houston will spend about $8.5 million to replace more than 25,300 aging water meters as Mayor John Whitmire’s administration works to improve the city’s water utility. Some of the city’s water meters ...
Houston Public Media

City of Houston slashes budget deficit as mayor reaches deal with plaintiffs in streets and drainage lawsuit

Houston Mayor John Whitmire, center, waves to a crowd gathered for the Houston Art Car Parade on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a deal on Wednesday with the plaintiffs ...