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What's New?
Recent News
Rate Increase Adopted to Address Improvement Projects and More
During its April 17, 2024 meeting, Harlingen City Commissioners approved an ordinance adopting new water and sewer rates. With the new rate plan adoption, customers will see a portion of
Rate Study Conducted for Proposed Rate Increase
HWWS retained a professional independent consultant to understand how much of a rate increase will be needed to cover operating cost increases and construct necessary improvement projects to ensure HWWS
Connect with Us on Instagram and X
In addition to Facebook, HWWS is now on Instagram and X. Follow the accounts for updates, tips on water conservation, behind-the-scenes glimpses of our work and much more. Harlingen Waterworks
Water Night
Join us for a free community event to learn about your Waterworks System during Water Night. Meet the dedicated staff members, ask questions and gain insight into your water and
How To Pay Your Bill
How To Pay Your Bill Don’t have time to wait in line? The Waterworks offers several ways to pay your bill. There is a fee for any payment made to
Harlingen Drought Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan
Harlingen Drought Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan proposed for adoption at City Commission Meeting October 2, 2019. Public comment welcome. Harlingen Drought Contingency & Emergency Water Management Plan
HWWS in Action
November 3, 2023 – Problems with Clay Sewer Pipes
On September 11 this year, we posted about the problem
October 24, 2023 – Community Action Corporation of South Texas
Can’t pay your water bill because of financial hardship? HWWS
September 22, 2023 – Underground World of Utilities
Beware the unseen world of utilities. Our water and sewer
September 8, 2023 – Clay Pipe Failure Repair
Clay pipe was the material of choice for building Harlingen’s
September 8, 2023 – Water Distribution Operations
The pace of water main breaks slowed to “only” 10
September 1, 2023 – Water Flushing Feature
Some hydrants are equipped with devices that automatically flush on
August 30, 2023 – Water Distribution
Water main repair in an alley near W. Taylor and
August 24, 2023 – Sewer Backup and Service Line Replacement
Over the past year, HWWS crews have responded to an
August 23, 2023 – Water Distribution Operations (staff re-allocation and cleanup deferral)
HWWS employs four, three-member crews who repair and maintain more
August 17, 2023 – Water Distribution Operations
In dry weather, the soil surrounding water mains shrinks. This
August 17, 2023 – Wastewater Collection Operations
Harlingen’s sewer system consists of over 315 miles of pipe