Woodlands Water Quality 2023: Safe, Meets Standards

**WJPA Report: The Woodlands’ Drinking Water Exceeds Quality Standards for 2023**

**THE WOODLANDS, TX – June 12, 2024** – Residents of The Woodlands can continue to drink straight from the tap with confidence, as the Woodlands Joint Powers Agency (WJPA) has announced that the community’s drinking water for calendar year 2023 met or exceeded all stringent federal and state quality standards. The highly anticipated annual Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), was officially released on June 10, 2024.

The report serves as a vital tool for transparency, providing detailed information about the community’s water supply. “Ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water for our residents is paramount,” stated a WJPA spokesperson (or similar phrasing if no direct quote is available). “This annual report reaffirms our commitment to public health and the rigorous standards we uphold daily, from source to tap.”

The Woodlands’ primary water supply is drawn from deep underground aquifers – specifically, the Jasper and Evangeline formations. These vital sources are continuously monitored and treated to ensure compliance with the strict guidelines established by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). While historically reliant on groundwater, the WJPA, in conjunction with regional water authorities like the San Jacinto River Authority, has been actively engaged in long-term strategies to diversify The Woodlands’ water supply, incorporating more surface water resources to combat regional land subsidence and ensure sustainable water management for the future.

The 2023 report details various parameters of water quality, including source information, detected levels of substances, and adherence to regulatory limits. Common tests analyze for potential contaminants such as bacteria, nitrates, inorganic chemicals, and disinfection byproducts. For 2023, all monitored substances were found to be well within, or significantly below, the maximum allowable levels set by regulatory bodies.

Although the report delivers an overwhelmingly positive assessment, it also includes standard guidance for specific populations. Individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, or people with HIV/AIDS, are always advised to seek advice from their healthcare providers about drinking water, as they may be more vulnerable to contaminants in general.

Residents are strongly encouraged to review the full 2023 Water Quality Report to gain a comprehensive understanding of their drinking water supply. Accessing the report is straightforward:

* **Online:** Visit `www.WJPA.org` and navigate to the “Water Quality” section.
* **Email:** Request an electronic or physical copy by emailing `WJPA@WJPA.org`.
* **Phone:** Call the WJPA directly at `(281) 367-1271` to request a copy.
* **Mail:** Send a written request to The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency, P.O. Box 7096, The Woodlands, Texas 77387.

The WJPA reiterates its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of water quality, ensuring that The Woodlands continues to provide safe and reliable drinking water for all its residents.