Municue
Fort Worth, TX

Chris Harder

person
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Water director for the Fort Worth Water Department. Harder progressed through engineering and leadership roles within the city's water utility, holding positions including project engineer, engineering manager, and assistant director. He holds an MBA from Texas Christian University and has been involved in managing water utility challenges including response to extreme weather events.
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May 2026

Press Release
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Fort Worth's Water Utility received an upgraded AAA revenue bond rating from S&P Global Ratings — up from AA+ — reflecting strong financial management, healthy reserves, and sustained infrastructure investment. The higher rating is expected to reduce future borrowing costs, generating long-term savings for ratepayers.

Water Utility earns top-tier AAA bond rating from S&P Global Ratings

Informal Report
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Informal briefing by Water Director Chris Harder on the replacement of the Water Department's customer information system.

Water Customer Information System Replacement - Chris Harder, Water Director

March 2026

Informal Report
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Informal report by Water Director Chris Harder briefing the council on fluoride in the city's drinking water.

Fluoride in Drinking Water - Chris Harder, Water Director

Informal Report
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION →

An informational briefing by Water Director Chris Harder on the city's policies and practices for water service disconnections and winter weather response protocols.

Update on Water Service Disconnections and Winter Weather Practices - Chris Harder, Water Director