Harris County Pays for Water at Burnett Bayland Park

Harris County Commissioners Court approved paying $51,567.62 to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for water costs at Burnett Bayland Park. This payment covers water supply from April 2026 to April 2027. The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District manages groundwater pumping to prevent land sinking in our region. Burnett Bayland Park serves Southwest Houston families with sports fields, walking trails, and community events. When we pay for reliable water at our parks, we keep green spaces healthy and safe for families. This water payment ensures the park's irrigation systems work properly. Healthy grass and trees make our neighborhoods more beautiful and help clean our air. The Subsidence District charges fees because pumping too much groundwater makes land sink. This damages roads, buildings, and flood control systems. By paying these water fees, Harris County protects both our parks and our infrastructure. Our tax dollars fund these payments through the county budget. Residents can attend Commissioners Court meetings every Tuesday at 1001 Preston Street to learn about park funding decisions. You can also contact Commissioner Adrian Garcia's office for questions about Southwest Houston parks. The county posts all meeting agendas online so we can see how our money supports community resources like Burnett Bayland Park.

This payment keeps Burnett Bayland Park's grass and trees healthy by covering water costs. The park serves Southwest Houston families with sports fields and trails. Paying these fees also helps prevent our land from sinking, which protects roads and buildings.