Where Does Our Drinking Water Come From
Water is an essential part of our daily lives and routines. We can easily take it for granted. From morning showers to washing dishes and watering lawns, clean water is available at the simple turn of [...]
Understanding SJRA’s Role as a Wholesale Water Provider
The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) plays a vital role as a wholesale water and wastewater service provider, serving communities, utilities, and industrial partners throughout Montgomery County and parts of Harris County. By providing raw water, [...]
San Jacinto River Authority: Maintaining a System You Rely On
The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) was created by the Texas Legislature in 1937 to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the San Jacinto River Basin. Over decades, this mission expanded to include not [...]
Groundwater vs Surface Water
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 [...]
2025 Texas Water Awards
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 [...]
The Best Water in Texas
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 [...]
SJRA Board of Directors Approves Refunds for Their Wholesale Water Customers in the GRP
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 [...]
SJRA 2023 Year in Review
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 [...]
Divisions of SJRA: GRP
Located at the Lake Conroe Dam, the Groundwater Reduction Plan Division (GRP) is one of many GRPs in the region that is responsible for implementing a countywide program that meets the requirements of the Lone Star [...]
Turning Lake Conroe Water into Drinking Water
Have you ever wondered how the water in Lake Conroe becomes pristine drinking water for communities in Montgomery County? Look no further than our virtual tour of our surface water treatment plant, part of our Groundwater [...]
