Energy & Environment
‘Irregularities’ found at Kingwood Central Wastewater Plant after odor complaints
Posted on · City officials say Houston’s drinking water remains safe to drink.
Tag: water
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2442: The Mysteries of Nature and Art
Posted on · Episode: 2442 The Mysteries of Nature and Art, John Bate’s legacy for Isaac Newton. Today, John Bate’s wonderful book.
Houston Matters
Boil water notice, and questions for a sleep expert (Nov. 28, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn the latest about the boil water notice affecting millions of Houston water customers. And a sleep experts answers your questions.
Houston
Houston issues boil water notice after pressure failure at plant
Posted on · City officials said samples were collected and will be tested. The hope is for the notice to be lifted late Monday or early Tuesday.
Houston Matters
Artemis 1 launch delayed, and Houston as a technology hub (Aug. 29, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday’s show: We learn what caused the delay in launching NASA's Artemis 1 mission. And should Houston be the real technology capital of Texas instead of Austin? Plus we discuss what water scarcity in the Rio Grande region means for the rest of Texas. And we preview the Texans season.
Energy & Environment
Katy issuing mandatory water restrictions amid ‘severe’ drought
Posted on · Katy has imposed mandatory restrictions on its residents water usage.
News
$2.4 million needed to address Bellaire aging infrastructure
Posted on · The city's water and waste waterline infrastructure has reached the end of its 30 to 50-year useful service life.
Houston
Houston asks for voluntary water conservation from residents
Posted on · City officials activate Stage One of Drought Contingency Plan as abnormally high temperatures and dry weather continues.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2728: The Laxey Wheel
Posted on · Episode: 2728 The Great Laxey Wheel; The Water Wheel at the Peak of Function and Grace. Today, the Laxey Wheel.
Energy & Environment
HISD should do more to address lead contamination in the water at schools, local groups say
Posted on · Past testing by the district found more than 200 schools had at least one tap test positive for lead contamination.
Houston Matters
How The Power Outage Affected Hospitals Amid A Pandemic, And Grocery Stores Work To Meet Demand (Feb. 22, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday’s show: We learn how last week’s freezing weather and power outages affected local hospitals fighting a pandemic, and we discuss how grocery stores are working to meet customer demand for food and bottled water.
Energy & Environment
Houston’s Boil Water Advisory Has Been Lifted
Posted on · The decision came after laboratory test results came back from the state showing safe water samples.
Houston
Looking For Food, Water In Greater Houston? Here’s A List (Saturday, Feb. 20)
Posted on · Here’s how you or someone you know can get food and water as local infrastructure continues to recover from the winter storm.
Houston Matters
Plumbers Answer Your Questions About Frozen, Broken Pipes (Feb. 19, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday’s show: The latest on water and power outages around the region, and with so many Houstonians dealing with problems caused by frozen pipes, a pair of plumbing experts answer your questions.
Energy & Environment
After The Death Of A 6-Year-Old Boy, Officials Work To Ensure Water Safety In Lake Jackson
Posted on · Residents will have to wait a while until things return to normal, health officials said.