Sugar Land's Surface Water Treatment Plant
An award-winning documentary revealing how Sugar Land's water treatment plant transforms the muddy Brazos River into the second-best tasting water in North America.
About This Documentary
How do you turn brown river water into some of the best drinking water in North America? This documentary follows the transformation process at Sugar Land's Surface Water Treatment Plant, which produces water recognized as the best tasting in the United States.
The challenge? Telling a compelling story without a human protagonist. By centering the facility's journey from raw river water to award-winning drinking water, and using drone cinematography and strategic animations, the film makes complex water treatment processes accessible to both engineers and everyday residents. The approach earned First Place honors in the Documentary Category at the 2021 TATOA Awards for its ability to make technical subject matter compelling and understandable.
Project Details
Type: Short-form Documentary
Length: 2 minutes 43 seconds
Recognition: First Place, Documentary Category, TATOA 2021
Created for: City of Sugar Land Public Works Department
Portfolio work from public sector video production role.
