Water is essential to our daily lives, from showers and coffee makers to fire protection and public health. But how often do we stop to think about where that water comes from and how it gets to our homes? In Montgomery County our drinking water comes from two sources, Groundwater and Surface Water. Understanding […]
In March, several SJRA employees attended the Texas Water Conference. Texas Water is an annual conference hosted by the Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) and Texas Section American Water Works Association (AWWA). The conference welcomes water and wastewater professionals from all over the state. SJRA brought home several different awards from the conference, […]
Water conservation is crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our water resources. In the Houston area, where population growth and climate variability put increasing pressure on water supplies, using native plants can play a significant role in reducing water consumption while maintaining healthy ecosystems. Water conservation helps ensure that there is enough clean […]
Have you ever wondered where the best water in Texas is located? We may be biased, but we would have to say Lake Conroe is the best water in Texas! Beyond its beauty, Lake Conroe supplies quality drinking water for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors and friends in Montgomery County. Lake Conroe did […]
It’s that time of year! The San Jacinto River Authority is preparing for its Annual Christmas Tree Drive. During January, SJRA collects live Christmas trees at various locations in a partnership between SJRA and Texas Parks and Wildlife to create fish habitat in Lake Conroe while also helping the ecosystem of the lake. This […]
February is one of the coldest months in our region. Though our area does not usually receive week after week of below freezing temperatures, periodic hard freezes or wintry precipitation do come our way. It is important to remember how to be prepared for winter weather during this time of year. When temperatures start […]
During the holidays, we become very busy in the kitchen planning and preparing meals for our loved ones. This also means that more cooking fats and oils are being used with all the cooking going on. We want to remind everyone this holiday season to toss fats, oils, and greases (FOG) in the trash […]
As we approach the new year, the SJRA Woodlands Division will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Woodlands Division is the wholesale water provider for the 11 Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) in The Woodlands and provides water and wastewater treatment service to more than 130,000 Woodlands residents. The Division currently operates and maintains three […]
SJRA strives to hire top tier employees who are passionate about serving the community. The SJRA team works around the clock providing essential services to those in our area. Our team goes to several career fairs throughout the year to try to recruit employees to help us grow in talent that we know can […]
Woodlands Water Launches “Water Renewal The Woodlands” Initiative in Partnership with Local MUDs and SJRA In a major effort to modernize aging water and wastewater systems, the Woodlands Water Agency in partnership with the ten Municipal Utility Districts within The Woodlands and their contracted operator San Jacinto River Authority, has launched “Water Renewal The […]
