Water Quality Control - Bureau of Public Health Engineering (BPHE)

BPHE enforces federal, state and local water pollution regulations and codes, the City swimming pool ordinance, waste transport vehicle permit ordinance and general sanitation ordinance. It monitors water quality at Lake Houston and in bayous and streams throughout the City and the Lake Houston watersheds. It responds to citizen complaints concerning water quality and the illegal dumping of drums, oil, liquid and solid waste. In addition, BPHE inspects grease traps, pools, spas, hazardous waste sites, superfund sites, landfills, illegal dumpsites and wastewater treatment plants.

• Swimming Pool Ordinance
• Water Pollution, Swimming Pools/Spas Permits and General Information  713-640-4399
• Waste Transport Vehicle Permits 713-640-4276
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Inspection 713-640-4399

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