Houston Public Works is responsible for the planning, operation, maintenance, construction management, and technical engineering of the city's public infrastructure, serving over 2.3 million residents. With a workforce of approximately 3,900 employees and an annual budget of around $1.8 billion, the department oversees vital services including street and drainage maintenance, water production and distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment.
Established in 1933, Houston Public Works has evolved through various structural changes, including the separation of the Parks and Solid Waste Management departments. The department is recognized as the largest water and wastewater utility in Texas, treating 1.46 billion gallons of water annually across a service area of 671 miles.
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