Official account for Houston Public Works. To report potholes, water leaks, traffic signals, or other issues in need of attention, please call 713.837.0311.
WATER BILL IMPROVEMENT:
@HoustonTX
Mayor Whitmire announced the Houston Water Bill Improvement Plan. Customers will see changes on their water bills, starting in May. Learn more at
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#HouPublicWorks
has a new site to find out if you are included in the Boil Water Notice. You can type in your address to see if you are in the impacted area:
We apologize the previous site crashed due to overload
Even though crews have been treating the roadways since last weekend, we are encouraging everyone to stay off the roads. Yes, including those from galaxies far far away. For the latest update:
#houwx
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has authorized Houston to start collecting regulatory samples today in an effort to lift the boil water notice. The samples have to be clear of bacteria before TCEQ will give Houston the okay to lift the boil water notice.
RUMOR CONTROL: Help us get the word out to the community that Houston's water is SAFE! Stop the social media rumors๐ง
#COVID19
#HouWater
#FactsNotFear
The City of Houston is under a boil water ๐ง notice. Do no drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all water to a boil for at least two minutes. Let it cool before using. More information:
๐ง Tips for Turning Water Back On ๐ง
1. open faucets to allow air to escape & turn them back off
2. remove & rinse any debris from screen aerators
3. turn the water on again...slowly...until you have a nice flow
4. turn off the water & put aerators back on ๐๐
Houstonโs water & wastewater systems are operating at emergency pressure levels and experiencing system-wide low water pressure. If you have water, please use it only for health & safety reasons.
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#HouPublicWorks
has put out barricades at high water locations across
#Houston
. Avoid these areas:
-W. Orem at Hiram Clarke (westbound)
-W. Orem at Player St. (eastbound)
-W. Orem at White Heather (westbound)
-Braeswood at Chimney Rock
#TropicalStormBeta
#StaySafe
๐งHouston's water is SAFE! Save ๐ตand don't stress about buying bottled water.
Learn more about
#Coronavirus
& drinking water from the EPA:
#FactsNotFear
#HouWater
#HouPublicWorks
is investigating a street collapse at the NB lanes in the 2400 block of Fondren near Woodway. Our team is working to determine what caused the collapse & what repairs are needed. Both lanes of Fondren are closed. Weโll provide more details once we learn more
โ ๏ธDrive carefully on the Katy Freeway at Eldridge. Houston Water is repairing a water main break that is giving free carwashes to everyone this morning. ๐๐
#FridayFeeling
is ๐ Space City Sweeper out on Houston streets for the first time! The Mini Street Sweeper will be used to clean bike lanes and other areas where our big sweepers can't reach ๐งน๐๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธ
#HouStreets
#HowSweepItIs
#HouPublicWorks
urges residents NOT to drip their faucets during this week's freezing weather. Our water system is different than others. Dripping faucets could lead to a dangerous drop in water pressure. Instead, open doors under sinks to keep pipes warm
#houwx
#Freeze
#HouWater
Congratulations to our Transportation & Drainage Operations Multimodal Safety and Design team on receiving the 2024 In-House Project of the Year, Transportation award for 11th Street Safety and Bike Lanes from
@APWATexas
.
#HouStreets
#TransportationTuesday
๐ง๐งUPDATE: The new water line on Clinton Dr. has returned to full service! Thank you to everyone who worked nonstop to make repairs!
#ThankfulThursday
#TeamWork
#HouWater
We are SO grateful for the
#HouPublicWorks
employees who continue to work around the clock to make sure our community has safe drinking water, wastewater, streets, drainage, & even safe buildings. What are you most grateful for? ๐๐๐
#ThankfulThursdayEveryday
#HoustonStrong
@HoustonTX
There are proper procedures & protocols in place before a boil water notice can be issued. The City worked with TCEQ to ensure all steps were taken before the notice was issued
@brimajr
@weatherchannel
Houstonโs water system is different than other systems in the we donโt use water towers to provide pressure to the system. We use ground storage tanks & pumps. Dripping the system can stress pumps and cause systemwide pressure issues, &possibly lead to a boil water notice
๐งUPDATE: Houston Public Works crews have completed installation of the new water line on Clinton Dr. ๐งCrews also installed temporary crossover lanes between Pennsylvania & North Carolina St. to assist with traffic. ๐ช๐๐ท๐ผโโ๏ธ
#TransportationTuesday
#Teamwork
Don't stress over your ๐ง bills after the
#WinterStorm
. Please pay what you paid on your last bill until automatic adjustments can be applied. Payments can be made online, through the automated phone system atโฏ713.371.1265, or with a customer service rep atโฏ713.371.1400
@realAKJackson
@HoustonTX
The link is slow due to overwhelming usage. If you get your water from the City of Houston/a City of Houston water bill, you are under the boil water notice.
Mayor Turner suspends water service disconnections to help protect community from
#COVID19
beginning today through April 30. Read more about your water service. at
Visit for updated information regarding COVID-19 in Houston.
#HouPublicWorks
employees are getting our facilities ready for this week's freezing weather. We're wrapping exposed pipes, stocking up on fuel and testing generators in case they are needed. We have crews ready to respond as needed
#houwx
#HouWater
#houstonfreeze
๐ฎNEW RECORD! Our proactive pothole repair team has filled 100,836 potholes this year(so far)! Thatโs double the amount filled for the entire year when the pothole initiative began in 2016! Call 311 for pothole repairs๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ง
#TransportationTuesday
#HouStreets
#ThankHouPublicWorks
โMORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSโ
IS THE WATER SYSTEM PRESSURE IMPROVING TODAY?
Our Houston Water team is working around the clock to get system water pressure stabilized ideally above 35 psi with the goal of getting approval from the TCEQ to lift the boil water notice ASAP
๐ง๐ง
#Houston
will NOT turn off your water for nonpayment (however, if not paid, late fees may apply).๐งCall Customer Account Services at 713.371.1400 with questions about water service.๐ง๐ง
#FactsNotFear
#HouWater
#COVID19
#WashYourHands
๐ฅถ
#MondayMotivation
is getting your๐กready before this week's freezing weather:
โStep 1: wrap exposed pipes outside your home & in unheated areas of your home
โStep 2: remove garden hoses connected to outside faucets
โStep 3: turn off sprinkler systems
๐SPOTTED: a group of empty water bottles in Buffalo Bayou after last week's heavy rain. Please remember to protect our bayous & recycle plastic when you're done with it โป๐งโ
#ProtectOurBayous
#WaterWednesday
DONโT try this at home. Could you cut a water pipe in less than 15 seconds? Our Wastewater Operations Director Greg Eyerly is a pro ๐ง๐
#txwater23
#HouWater
๐Get excited!
#HouPublicWorks
received this video ๐ฅ of our Mini Street Sweeper being built. COMING SOON...your chance to name it! Watch for the upcoming Name the Sweeper contest ๐ฒ๐๐ทโโ๏ธ๐งน
#TransportationTuesday
#HouStreets
The overnight ๐จโ may have impacted traffic lights ๐ฅ across the area. Call 311 (713.837.0311) if you see flashing ๐ด lights OR if a traffic light is out โซ
#HouStreets
#StaySafe
This morning August 17 the US Department of Transportation announced its Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity member appointments, among which was the Director of Transportation and Drainage Operations in Houston Public Works.
The Houston Avenue Multimodal Improvements project is underway! Construction will bring medians with dedicated turn lanes and pedestrian safety islands to help turning cars and people crossing the street on Houston Ave from Memorial Drive to Center Street.
The City of Houston will enter Stage Two of the Drought Contingency plan on August 27th due to high demand, lack of rainfall, and high heat putting stress on the water system. Water restrictions are now mandatory. Read more:
Did you know? ๐ญ area code 713 was one of the original area codes established for Texas in 1947.
#HouPublicWorks
is proud to serve
#Houston
every day! Happy
#713Day
#Htown
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We have crews working 24/7 to get
#HouStreets
back to normal! If you ๐ flashing red lights ๐ด, the ๐ฆ signal needs to be reset. Call 311, email 311
@houstontx
.gov or report it through the app.
If the traffic light is out โซ, call CenterPoint 713.207.2222
Did you know - Houston Public Works truck
#43777
featured in the Astros Championship Parade was also used for high-water rescues during Hurricane Harvey? We've come along way in 2 months. โค๏ธ
#thankfulThursday
#HoustonStrong
Houston Public Works is on scene with Houston Fire and BARC in SW Houston to help rescue a miniature horse that fell into a water inlet. The supervisor believes the inlet cover may have been stolen. New inlet covers are locked to prevent theft. Call 311 if you see a missing cover
The City expects water pressures to improve over the day today & to have stabilized pressures back into the operational range before the end of the day on Thurs., Feb. 18. It could take another 24-48 hours to receive the all-clear from the State & remove the Boil Water Notice
Hey
@TheRapQuotes
@jayshells
we LOVE what you're doing for Houston!! We'd like to work together with you +
@HoustonTX
Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to make sure the art stays up. In a DM can you send us your contact info so we can talk about the project?
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! ๐ญ Houston Public Works is
#diverse
and our
#WomenofWastewater
are the perfect reflection of that! These ladies represent the USA, St. Thomas, Jamaica, China Iraq, Pakistan, Peru, Nigeria, Senegal and Panama! ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐จ๐ณ๐ธ๐พ๐ต๐ฐ๐ต๐ช๐ณ๐ฌ๐ธ๐ณ๐ต๐ฆ
#Houston
โFreezing weather reminder: please do not ๐ซ drip faucets. It can lower water pressure across
#Houston
.
#HouPublicWorks
recommends opening doors under sinks to keep pipes warm ๐ง๐ฅถ
#HouWater
#WeatherAware
๐๐ The city of Houston has selected 45 new artists to greatly expand the number of the eclectic and colorful Mini Murals. Canโt wait to see them
@UPArtStudio1
!
#minimuralshou