SAVE THE DATE: 5-Year Checkpoint for #SewageJustice in Houston
5 years down. 10 years to go. Is Houston on track?
Five years ago, a federal Consent Decree was signed to force a fix for Houston’s crumbling sewer system. This 15-year mandate is the roadmap to ending raw sewage overflows in our streets, parks, and homes- especially in neighborhoods that have been historically neglected.
Is the City meeting its milestones? Is the progress reaching the communities hit hardest by infrastructure neglect? On April 28, BCWK is headed to Houston City Hall to demand transparency and ensure that every neighborhood is prioritized in the decade ahead.
Despite billions in planned investments, thousands of Houstonians still live with the stench and health risks of raw sewage. We need to know:
- Is the City complying with the federal mandate?
- Is the infrastructure work being distributed equitably across all neighborhoods?
- What has actually been accomplished in these first five years?
We can’t afford to wait until 2036 to find out if this 15-year plan is working. We are holding the City accountable at this critical 5-year checkpoint.
Stay Tuned: We are finalizing the details for this day of action. Check back soon for a full schedule of speakers, public comment sign-up instructions, and ways you can get involved.
In the meantime, explore our updated Justice in the Sewers Map to see the overflow data for your specific neighborhood and our updated Justice in the Sewers Hub to look back on the history of our campaign.