By Jeffrey L. McIntyre, President of Texas Water Utilities, SouthWest Water Company The 2021 hurricane season has officially begun, and experts predict another above-normal season in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. As we prepare for significant inland rainfall caused by these storms, we must remember valuable lessons learned […]
Read More...Winter Storm Credit
We know you may have a lot of questions regarding your bill given the recent storm and its impact. We’ve compiled the following information to assist your understanding. Our current statement on your upcoming bills: Texas endured the biggest statewide weather event in recent memory—and we know that many are […]
Read More...Be empowered to minimize water damage in a freeze
During a severe weather event when power systems and utilities are overwhelmed, you may experience disruptions in the reliability of your water service and potentially ruptured plumbing
Read More...Water utilities offer safe, stable jobs for women
Katie Zheng, planning manager for SouthWest Water Company, Texas Utilities. In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, in an effort to achieve equal access to science for women and girls. Overall, women are underrepresented in STEM-related fields, […]
Read More...SouthWest Water Company releases 2020 infrastructure report for Texas Water Utilities
Sugar Land, Texas – Today, SouthWest Water Company (SWWC) released its 2020 Texas Water Utilities Infrastructure Report, including water and wastewater system upgrades completed in 2020 in 17 counties across the state. Since January 1, 2020, SouthWest Water Company has directly invested approximately $24 million in repairs, replacements, and infrastructure upgrades […]
Read More...Expert Article: In this time of crisis, water utilities offer safe, stable jobs
By Katie Zheng, TWU Planning Manager The impact of COVID-19 on our community and economy is undeniable, with Texas experiencing a record high unemployment rate of 13.0% as of June of this year. During this time of crisis, jobs in essential services are in high demand and are more important […]
Read More...Texas Public Utility Commission Updates Related to COVID-19
We acknowledge today’s environment continues to pose challenges to everyone. We want to thank each of our customers for continuing to keep your account up-to-date by consistently making payments. It was permitted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) in May to charge late fees due to non-payment. Accounts […]
Read More...Quick Read: Remember the Value of Water
by Jeffrey L. McIntyre, president of Texas Utilities at SouthWest Water Company The process of turning groundwater and surface water into safe water for your home is complex and goes largely unseen. Unlike electricity, which you can see coming to your home through power lines, and natural gas, which can […]
Read More...Quick Read: We are the stewards of safe water. We are essential workers.
by Jeffrey L. McIntyre, president of Texas Utilities Across the ages, any contemplation of survival and flourishing often leads to the need we all have for safe, reliable drinking water. While the public health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic is changing a great deal in our lives and across industries, […]
Read More...Tap water is safe to drink—and how to make the most of it in a pandemic
With a global pandemic at the forefront of everyone’s minds, you might be wondering—is my water safe? Per the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no evidence of survival of the COVID-19 virus in drinking water or sewage. COVID-19 is believed to be transferred by close contact between individuals. According […]
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