Owner: West Harris County Regional Water Authority
Engineer of Record: AECOM
Value: $92,860,000
Project Overview
The West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA) Central Pump Station represents one of the most significant components of the region’s long-term surface water supply and distribution program. Located in Katy, Texas, this major facility is designed to receive treated surface water from the upstream repump station and distribute it to multiple Municipal Utility District (MUD) storage tanks across the WHCRWA system—helping meet the growing water demands of West Harris County’s rapidly expanding communities.
This project is a cornerstone of WHCRWA’s mission to reduce groundwater usage, prevent subsidence, and ensure sustainable water delivery for decades to come.
Scope & Key Components
Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. is responsible for the complete construction and integration of the Central Pump Station’s critical systems and infrastructure, including:
- Two 15-million-gallon (MG) ground storage tanks, providing substantial capacity for surface water storage and system stabilization.
- A high-service pump station housed within a dedicated pump building, equipped with state-of-the-art pumping, monitoring, and control systems.
- Full site development, including grading, foundations, and access roads.
- Transmission lines and yard piping, connecting the pump station to WHCRWA’s regional distribution network.
- Primary and auxiliary power systems, ensuring continuous operation under varying demand and emergency conditions.
- Installation of cathodic protection and security systems to safeguard infrastructure longevity and operational integrity.
- Construction of chemical storage and feed facilities, an operations building, and a maintenance facility to support ongoing plant functionality and personnel needs.
Challenges & Execution
The Central Pump Station involves the coordination of multiple disciplines—civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical—across a large and technically complex site. With extensive underground utilities, high-capacity mechanical systems, and precise hydraulic requirements, the project demands careful sequencing, quality control, and safety oversight.
Reytec’s experience with large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure positions the team to deliver this facility with the highest standards of performance and reliability. Through close collaboration with WHCRWA, the engineering team, and multiple subcontractors, Reytec is executing the project to meet both operational efficiency and long-term sustainability goals.
Impact & Benefits
Once operational, the WHCRWA Central Pump Station will serve as a critical hub in the Authority’s surface water distribution system, enabling the efficient transfer of millions of gallons of treated water each day. It will enhance regional water reliability, reduce dependence on groundwater, and support compliance with subsidence mitigation initiatives throughout Harris County.
The facility also sets a benchmark for modern water infrastructure—combining large-scale capacity with advanced safety, energy management, and automation systems to support future growth and resilience.
Demonstrating Reytec’s Expertise
The WHCRWA Central Pump Station exemplifies Reytec’s mastery in executing high-value, technically complex water infrastructure projects. From deep foundations and heavy civil construction to mechanical, electrical, and controls integration, this project reflects Reytec’s full-spectrum capabilities as a self-performing contractor and trusted regional partner.
Reytec’s work on this facility continues its legacy of delivering critical, large-diameter waterline and pump station projects across Texas—reinforcing its reputation for safety, precision, and excellence in building the infrastructure that sustains communities and drives the future of regional growth.
