Location: Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
14701 Woodforest Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77015
On 11/10/2026, at approximately 9:00am – 4:30pm, the RWTP experienced a power outage that was caused by Centerpoint Energy. Due to the outage, the plant experienced a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) of approximately 500,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into the Carpenters Bayou.
Regulatory agencies, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Health Department have been notified.
Public Health Advisory:
- Drinking Water: Public drinking water supplies have not been affected by this incident and remain safe for normal use.
- Surface Water: As a precaution, the public is advised to avoid contact with the water in Carpenters Bayou downstream until further notice. Do not swim, wade, fish, or allow pets to enter the water in this area.
For questions, or additional information, please contact:
Harris County F.W.S.D. #51
713-637-8835, extension 104
terri@fwsd51.us
fwsd51.com