Clean Water

The City of Houston Is Asking for Your Help Replacing Lead Pipes

The material of nearly 448,000 pipes across the city remains unknown after an EPA deadline to take initial inventory.

10/31/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Rising Pressure

Water Leaks Have Become Houston’s Biggest 311 Problem

The complaints are growing every year.

04/24/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Sprinkle Sensibly

The City Is Urging Houstonians to Conserve Water Amid Drought

A new ordinance is placing strict restrictions on water use to help us get through the drought—here’s what to know.

08/28/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Alert

Houston's Boil Water Advisory Has Been Lifted, But Things Aren't Back to Normal Yet

The City of Houston announced the boil water notice has ended Tuesday morning.

11/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Health Watch

Experts Weigh In on Staying Hydrated This Summer

With social media admonitions swirling as they do, a Houston dietitian drops some truth about drinking water.

07/01/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Open Road

8 Water-Based Activities to Experience in Texas

Venture out and find somewhere exciting to escape the relentless heat.

06/02/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Holiday Surprise

Topo Chico Unveils Holiday Plans For Fan-Favorite Seltzers

The company plans to continue the gift giving well into the new year, too.

11/30/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Water Supplies

Where to Get Bottled Water in Houston

While we continue under the boil water notice, here are the places where you can get bottled water.

02/19/2021 By Raven Wuebker

Safe to Drink

City of Houston Has Lifted the Boil Water Notice

Be sure to flush your systems before consuming water from your taps, though.

02/17/2021 By Dianna Wray

Go Texan

An Ode to Schlitterbahn New Braunfels

Wait, you can even spend the night? Who knew?

07/10/2019 By Jennifer Simonson

Report Card

What Can You Do to Protect the Health of Galveston Bay?

Our local watershed needs your help.

08/15/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Flower Power

Your New Favorite Bubbles Are Whole Foods Brand Sparkling Water

We can't stop the craving for lime, mint, elderflower Italian sparkling mineral water.

09/27/2017 By Alice Levitt

Ice House

At Rummy's Beach Club, the Swimming Pool Has Gone to the Dogs

At the private, one-acre dog park in Spring, water is for loving, not loathing.

04/17/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Bayougraphy

Chuck Norris: Martial Arts Legend, Water Bottler

If you’re Chuck Norris, and you find a nearly unlimited source of amazing water yards from your bedroom, what’s your next step?

12/28/2016 By Adam Doster