The Houston Chapter was established and chartered in 1968. It was organized to serve as a medium in the solution of professional problems pertaining to plumbing engineering as it effects the profession, the community and the general public; to advance the general scientific interests of plumbing engineering profession and inculcate the desire for scientific achievement in the field among the members of the Chapter; to bring about greater cooperation and understanding between the members of the Chapter and local plumbing officials, contractors and the public.