Water Renewal The Woodlands (Renewal Plan) is inclusive of water and wastewater infrastructure projects identified by the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) Woodlands Division 10-year project plan as well as water infrastructure projects identified separately by Woodlands Water Agency (Woodlands Water). It is important to note that the SJRA’s 10-year project plan is updated annually, potentially including additional projects and/or reprioritizing, modifying, or removing projects entirely.

The purpose of the Renewal Plan is:

• To provide the public with transparency and opportunities to engage, stay informed, and give feedback as the Renewal Plan progresses.
• To identify potential projects and associated funding requirements and sources to appropriately maintain and manage the Woodlands Water and SJRA’s Woodlands Division’s extensive wholesale water supply and wastewater conveyance, and treatment assets.
• To continue to provide efficient and reliable services which is compliant to all state and federal regulations for the MUDs in The Woodlands, Texas.

The vitality of The Woodlands and maintenance of our business-friendly environment with a low cost of living and high quality of life hinges on the reliability of our infrastructure and our ability to maintain a high level of service to residents, visitors, and businesses.

Through the collaborative Renewal Plan efforts of Woodlands Water, MUDs, and SJRA, we are well-positioned to ensure The Woodlands not only retains its status as a premier residential destination but also serves as a shining example of economic prosperity, resilience, and sustainability for the next 50 years and beyond.

Projects to be included in Renewal Plan are currently being determined and prioritized based on available and a variety of data and information, such as:

• Condition assessments and expected service life,
• Likelihood and consequence of failure,
• Repair and rehabilitation history,
• Staff inspections,
• Study results, and
• Impacts of upcoming regulatory changes.

While there are many benefits to communities maintaining and investing in their infrastructure, such as reducing service interruptions and water main breaks, some of the key potential benefits of the projects under consideration for the Renewal Plan include:

• Continuing to provide efficient and reliable service that is compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Addition of critical infrastructure to address growth of the area, including undeveloped areas within The Woodlands.
• Modernization and rehabilitation of aging infrastructure that is approaching or has reached its useful life and is no longer sufficient for The Woodlands community’s needs.
• Increased optimization and sustainability of the overall water system in The Woodlands.

Timing is also particularly important to the Renewal Plan. Delaying infrastructure projects included in the Renewal Plan could result in increased service interruptions and failures of the systems that deliver water and wastewater services to our residents, visitors, and business community.

Additionally, based upon engineering analysis, any postponement of critical projects will likely require more extensive rehabilitation and increased project costs.

The infographic below illustrates a typical asset management lifecycle. It highlights how delays in modernizing and rehabilitating water and wastewater assets, which are nearing or have surpassed their service life, can lead to functional failures categorized as “Reactive Maintenance,” impacting service for both residential and business customers.

Water is not just a resource; it’s the lifeblood of our communities and economies. Every day, industries ranging from manufacturing to restaurants to healthcare depend on reliable water and wastewater services to operate smoothly. The below infographics further explain how The Woodlands water and wastewater system supports our local and regional economic development efforts.