River authorities in Texas have historically not undertaken a large role in regional flood management. This is primarily due to the fact that only a few river authorities in Texas have taxing authority and/or a dedicated funding source to support such activities. Despite the fact that San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) does not receive […]
In April of this year, several SJRA employees attended the annual Texas Water Conference. SJRA brought home several different awards from the conference, highlighting our excellent employees, infrastructure, and water quality. SJRA’s GRP Division took home the third-place award for Best Tasting Drinking Water in Texas! Our GRP Operators were recognized for all […]
In March, SJRA’s Board of Directors approved refunds for the wholesale water customers in SJRA’s Groundwater Reduction Plan (GRP). The plan, proposed by SJRA General Manager Aubrey Spear, PE, includes refunding $12 million to wholesale water customers that are participants in the GRP. Where did the additional funds come from? Additional funds became available […]
Situated in the southern part of Montgomery County, the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) Woodlands Division offers wholesale water supply and wastewater treatment services to The Woodlands’ population exceeding 100,000 residents. This is accomplished through the financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of three regional wastewater treatment plants, a wastewater conveyance system equipped with numerous […]
Written by: Jack Newton Lake Conroe was constructed as part of a state-wide initiative to increase Texas’s water storages after recording breaking droughts in the 1950’s. Since its completion in 1973, the lake has maintained pristine water quality; it consistently exceeds federal standards for water quality as set by the Clean Water Act. However, […]
The aquatic chemistry of lakes fluctuates throughout the year, much like nature’s vibrant seasonal shifts. As leaves grow, thrive, wilt, and fall like clockwork with the seasons, Lake Conroe undergoes its own cyclical changes. The ebb and flow of its chemical composition creates a dynamic and ever-changing environment, influenced by recurring patterns of the […]
History of the Highlands Division: SJRA was originally created by an act of the 1937 Texas Legislature as the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District, with the broad responsibility to improve and protect the soil and water resources in the San Jacinto River watershed (the legislature changed the name to San Jacinto River […]
Happy 2024 from SJRA! The employees of SJRA worked around-the-clock in 2023 to help serve the community with essential water services. They improved fish habitat in Lake Conroe, quickly addressed line repairs, provided water during Houston’s boil water advisory, participated in community outreach, construction projects, boat safety education, weather awareness alerts, and much more! […]
