MKT Hogan Pedestrian Bridge Closed
Houston Public Works closed the MKT Hogan Pedestrian Bridge over the White Oak Bayou Trail on February 4, 2025, for safety concerns. The bridge will need significant repairs before reopening. We've provided potential detour routes for those who use the bridge to get in and out of Downtown Houston. We'll post a timeline for repairs once more information is available.
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City of Houston Announces Comprehensive Water Bill Improvement Plan
Under Mayor John Whitmire’s leadership, Houston Public Works is bringing forth its plan to provide customers with accurate water bills and enhanced customer service while tackling structural issues aimed at restoring public trust through transparency.
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Roadside Ditch Re-establishment Program
Discover how the Roadside Ditch Re-establishment Program is enhancing drainage and improving neighborhoods. Explore our program timeline and view the Inspection Dashboard to see the progress near you!
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Houston Stormwater Master Plan
Discover how Houston Public Works is tackling flooding and securing our future with the Stormwater Master Plan, a comprehensive initiative to improve drainage systems and reduce flood risks.
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Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
Under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), utilities must create an inventory of all the drinking water service lines in their system. The City of Houston (City) is doing an inventory of water service lines in all of its six water distribution systems. This inventory will identify the material of your water service line, including if it is made of lead.
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Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule
Every five years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implements the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR). The purpose of UCMR is to collect data from utilities like Houston Public Works about contaminants that may be present in drinking water.
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Pay Your Water Bill!
Here you can pay your bills using multiple payment methods, view account transactions, print prior bills, lower your bill by managing your water usage.
Contracting Services
HPW is continuously seeking Professional and Construction Partners to help build and maintain Houston's infrastructure.
Report a Water Leak
Visit 311 to report a pothole request, traffic signal outages, etc...
Sidewalk Program
The Sidewalk Program constructs new sidewalks and ramps along streets leading to schools, major thoroughfares and improves accessibility for people with disabilities.
Houston Permitting Center
The Houston Permitting Center combines the majority of the City of Houston's permitting and licensing into one convenient location.
Engage Houston
See when upcoming virtual community meetings are scheduled and stay informed about improvement projects!
Construction Code Modernization Project
There are several ways to contribute to the Construction Code Modernization project. We encourage all stakeholders to sign up for the newsletter, join a committee, or submit a code amendment.
Drinking Water Taste, Odor and Color
The change in the taste, odor, and color of Houston’s drinking water that is sourced from wells is caused by naturally occurring compounds and minerals...
What We Do...
The Department’s responsibilities include operation and maintenance of the City’s streets and drainage, production and distribution of water, collection and treatment of wastewater, and permitting and regulation of public and private construction.
Utility Services
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- Houston Wastewater Consent Decree
- Municipal Settings Designation
- Office of Business Opportunity
- Pothole Tracker
- Real Estate Services
- Sidewalks
- Surplus Property Sale
- Small Contractor Rotation Program
- Utility Relocation Ordinance Program
- Water Quality Report
- Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP)
- City of Houston Title VI Policy