Department Of Public Works Houston

Department Of Public Works Houston

Houston Public Works is the largest and most diverse public works organization in the country. Houston Public Works is responsible for streets, drainage, producing and distributing water, collecting and treating wastewater, and permitting and regulation of construction. Accredited by the American Public Works Association, our over 4,000 dedicated public servants work together to create a strong foundation for Houston to thrive.

By the Numbers

• 671 miles of service area
• 2.3 million people served
• #1 largest water/wastewater utility in Texas
• 146 billion gallons of water treated annually
• 1.1 million street name & traffic signs
• 15,000+ lane miles of streets

Mailing Address:
City of Houston
P.O. Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251

Physical Address:
City of Houston
901 Bagby
Houston, TX 77002

City Hall Annex Address:
900 Bagby
Houston, TX 77002

City Switchboard:
713.837.0311 or 3-1-1

City TDD:
713.837.0215