City of Houston’s Drinking Water Operations

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How Did Houston’s Drinking Water Stay Safe During Harvey?

Posted on October 5, 2017 · Yvonne Forrest, deputy director of Houston Water, tells Houston Matters how the city's water supply managed to stay safe during the disaster and highlights what plans are in store to protect it in the future.

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How Clean is Houston’s Drinking Water?

Posted on July 15, 2014 · One weekend just a few weeks back, hundreds of Houston residents complained about the taste and smell of their tap water. The City of Houston said the odor and taste was a result of increased levels of naturally-occurring compounds in untreated surface water supplies. The Public Works Departments said, despite the unappealing taste and odor, […]